Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7,284, John Flemming, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Flemming, John or Fleming
N. 7,284
B.L. 347-60-55 B.L. H. 12137-100-issued May 5-1790-No papers.
Elizabeth
CONTENTS

294. 284. Act m d 3/53
Sept 27/88
Elizabeth Fleming
wid of
John Fleming dec Parish
Act No 347/1888
Revolutionary War
Wt. No. 12.137 for 100 ac. ip; to Wm. J. Bredeinburgh. Ap. May, 5. 1790.
AD: 6009 Sept 25/58
Spec. B. Blythton.
John F. Martin Esq
Richmond
Va.
MR

h. 448 Virginia, R. Elizabeth Fleming, widow of Va John Fleming. who served in the Revolutionary
Death date not on A. B.
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of Sept r 1888. and sent to
John R. Martin Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 135 Vol. H.
294.284

A 9.10.72
Elizabeth Fleming's Application for Pension
Ms. A. 9. 2. 11. 1872
Under the Act of 1838
Widow of John Fleming, Rev. Oldies (Gunnies Mate)
From G. W. Stephens, Bacon Dam Depot, Hanover Co. Va
J. S. Gallagher Washington, D. C.

State of Virginia
County of Hanover
On this 13 th day of January 1858 personally appeared before me Mrs Elizabeth Fleming who being duly sworn according to law declare that she is the identical widow of John Fleming deceased, who was engaged in the services of the Revolutionary War, that she is a resident of the County of Hanover in the State of Virginia and has been for nineteen years & Balance of her life in Louisa Co where she was born that she is now about 78 years of age, if her said husband was living he would now be ninety five or six years of age, that he died in the 10 th day of Louisa in said State on the day of 1828, & aged 67 or 68 years.
That she was married in the County of Louisa in said State by one Parson Waller a Minister of the Gospel on the day of Seventeen hundred and
That her maiden name was Elizabeth Harris (before her said marriage) that she has no private record of her said marriage nor death of her said husband.
That she has never married since her said husband's death & still continues his widow.
That she has never rec d any pension or a/c of her said services, that he went into said service from the County of Louisa in said State and that she will
Recollects hearing him say that Mr Joseph Spicer, Mr James Seay, Amiald & others went from the said County of Louisa & that he served three years of service in said War.
Admiral

That when she was in perhaps twelve (12) years of age (during the War) there in the County of Louisa and recollects the fact that a good many men came in sight of her father's house near the main road in said County on their way to Richmond either drafted or enlisted for the Revolutionary Service & that her said husband and told her after they were married that he was one of the party referred to, that she has often heard him speak of being in said Service and at Williamsburg and various camps.
That she was married to the said J. H. Hemming some 2 or 3 years after his return from said Service.
That she had some old papers before she broke up housekeeping, that belonged to her said husband but in moving about & living with her children they have been mislaid or destroyed, that she now lives with her daughter Maria E. Hemming upon the farm recently owned by her deceased son William Hemming that her said son William was her fourth child & would be now 62 or 63 years of age, & was in the 1812 War from Louisa County Va, that she had 3 daughters older than the said William, consequently her oldest child would be now of living 68 years or thereabouts; that she was the mother of nine children by her said husband, (five sons & 4 daughters).
That her said husband never recd any land or pension or application for any during his life time to her knowledge or belief, that in 1818 he possessed some property & was not entitled under the act of said date & that he did not survive the act of 1828 to receive its benefit (long enough) having died about 1829.
Witness

That she applies for the benefit of the act of Congress passed the July 1838 & any subsequent act pertaining to her case and appoints J. S. Gallaher as her atty of Washington City D. C. to pro- secute her claim aforesaid. Given under her hand & seal this 13 th day of Jany 1858.
Attest
Benjamin M. Luck
Elizabeth for Fleming mark 
County of Henrico State of Virginia
On this 13 th day of Jany 1858 person- ally appeared before me Mrs Elizabeth Fleming who made oath to the foregoing statements and signed the same and I certify from her extreme old age & debility she is unable to attend court in person & that it would be an act of kindness and justice if the Com te of Pensions would act promptly on her claim & that I have no interest in this claim
D. Vaughan J.P.
Notary Public

(Cont.) On this 13 th day of January 1888 personally appeared before me Mrs Maria E Fleming a resident of Harrison County Virginia who being duly sworn made oath that she is the daughter of John Fleming dec d and is about fifty seven years of age. That she was about twenty nine years of age when her said father died, that she has often heard him speak of being in the Revolutionary Service and of his marching to different places or camps & of being at Williamsburg & other places not now recalled, that she well recalls an old gentleman whose name was Joseph Spicer of Louisa Co unty Va a Revolutionary Pensioner often spoke of her father's going in the War & of her mother's right to a pension, that the old man some 10 years since moved to Kentucky and there died
why did she not apply
That she and her mother have often talked about the claim & requested an agent some 3 years past to examine for the service, but have been informed that they could not find his name or service etc
That she saw her father's coffin & saw him buried in Louisa County Virginia that her mother has never married since his death, and is still his widow, that she has heard her father say he served three terms of service in said War given under her hand & seal this 13 th day of Jan'y 1888 Attest my hand & seal Maria E Fleming
The foregoing declaration was sworn to and signed before me by the said Maria E Fleming whom I certify is a credible witness and a resident of said County & State, given under my hand as a Justice of the Peace for the County of Harrison State of Virginia the day & year above written. L. Vaughan - J.P.

On this 5 th day of June February 1858 personally appeared before me Elizabeth Fleming a resident of the County of Fauquier State of Virginia who made oath that she is now about 83 years of age that she lived in the County of Fauquier for twenty two years, that she has lived in the County of Fauquier within 10 miles of the identical home of the late John Fleming and his widow Mrs Elizabeth Fleming, who now lives in Fauquier County Virginia, that he died in the County of Fauquier about 29 years since in the year 1828 or 29.
That Mrs Elizabeth Fleming was married to the said John Fleming in the County of Fauquier State of Va, that she was a daughter of Micajah Harris who lived & died in said Co.
That the said Mrs Elizabeth Fleming lived in Fauquier all her life time until she moved to Fauquier County Va where she now lives with her daughter Maria E Fleming and upon the farm recently owned by her son William Fleming dec d , that she recollects the marriage of the said Mrs Fleming to John Fleming, which happened in a mile of her home in Fauquier County Virginia, but she does not recollect the date, but sometime after he returned from the war say two or three years; that she is a sister of John Fleming the identical person who was in the Revolutionary War, that he was the oldest brother & child of her father and would be fully ninety five years old if living, she arrives at the conclusion from the fact that she is 83, that her sisters Susan, Nancy, Mary & William

were older than she was , and that there was over two years difference in most most of her Mother Children's birth ; that she well remembers the Revolutionary War; that her Brother was in Service to her Breadridge, that she recollects the army passing near her father house within way to Richmond or some destination and that her Mother John's joining the army, and going away with them, and taking leave of the family &c She also well remembers the British coming in the Country of Louisa and making open corn houses and of their taking a little relation (the son of their neighbor) John Gosselson & keeping him a few days, that she well remembers her said Brother John Fleming return from the War & that he served more than one year, in all she thinks two years or more, and well recollects his bringing back a tin  canteen he said he used to carry water in, and a cartridge box and of his repeating orders & showing them how he done in service & that he bought 2 balls perhaps, as large as the fist & that she and her Sisters used to roll them in the yard & that they remained in the family for twenty years, that he brought with him some paper money, but it soon became of little value. That she well remembers hearing him say that that he was at some engagement where the soldiers dug ditches & finally that the British surrendered, she thinks it was at York, that she has heard him speak of people being in service from Louisa Co, she thinks John Garnell was one & that Joseph Spicer was another, but she thinks her Brother was out longer than Spicer
Amelia
City

She recollects his saying Mr Spicer went from Louisa County Va. She also thinks she heard her Brother speak of a Mr Ralston from the same County, that her Brother lived near Dabneys Mills, that he was the only John Fleming she ever heard of living in Louisa County, that her Father's name was William, that he was born in England & came to America a boy having been brought by his father to this Country; that she was married in Louisa Co Va and was about 22 years of age when she was married to her husband now deceased. They are Spicer that Col. Callis who is reported as having seen his son lived in Spotsylvania County some 5 miles from said Brother Albert. Elizabeth Spicer mark Albert Spicer
State of Virginia
County of Spotsylvania The foregoing writing after being carefully read to Mrs Elizabeth Spicer was signed & sworn to by her, and I certify that she is a respectable and worthy old Lady & a member of the Baptist Church whose statements are entitled to credit, and that I have no interest in this claim given under my hand this 5 th day of February 1858.
C. C. Thompson JP
O. O. Lane his

On this 3 rd day of February 1858 personally appeared before me Nancy Such a resident of the County of Hanover State of Virginia Who made oath that she was born and raised in the County of Louisa State of Virginia, and lived there until 1856
That she removed moved to the County of Hanover in said State adjoining the said County of Louisa & that she is now a resident of the County of Hanover said State,
That she is Eighty Seven years of age & is the oldest Sister of the late Fleming who was in the Revolutionary War, that she lived when in Louisa County a mile of his wife who was Elizabeth Harris & Daughter of Micajah Harris of said County, and who now lives in this County 10 miles distant from her & is living & being taken care of by her Daughter Maria C Fleming
That she was married to her Brother John Fleming in a mile of where she formerly lived in Louisa Co Va a year or two after his return from the said War,
That the said John Fleming died in the County of Louisa in said State about 28 or 29 years since and was there buried at his old place, that she was at his funeral,
That the said Mrs Elizabeth Fleming lived in Louisa Co all her lifetime except the time she has been living in Hanover Co with her Daughter about 19 years since, that her said Brother John was the oldest Brother she had & the oldest child her father & mother had,

that her said Brother John would be if living she thinks about sixty fifty five years of age, That she recalled her Brother John going to the army & of her father going next morning to the Camp where they stayed all night to see him; That the army passed along the road near the house, that she also recalled her Brother John's return home from the war that she does not remember how long he remained, that she recalled two Cannon balls small size lying at her father's house after his return & a tin canteen & some paper money
That she recalled then hearing the British Army away a little boy a son of a relation of her John Goulson & afterwards sent him back, That Mr M c Callis lived in the same County of Louisa
That she was married in the County of Louisa and State of Virginia by Mr - Douglass a Minister of the Gospel, that her oldest Daughter with whom she now lives and the oldest child is about sixty seven years of age.
Witness
Nancy for Luck mark
Bernard F. Wittshure. James M. Woodworth
State of Virginia County of Hanover.
The foregoing writing was signed and sworn to before me by Mrs Nancy Luck of said County & I certify her statements are entitled to credit, that she is I believe a respectable & worthy old lady. that I have no interest in this claim, given under my hand this 2 nd day of February 1888.
Garlton Woodworth J.P.

On this 26 th day of June January 1858 personally appeared before me Woodson Seay who made oath that he is a resident of Louisa Co Va is 63 years of age & has been for 20 years in 5 th County that he lived previous to that time in Hanover Co adjoining Louisa within 3 miles of the residence of John Fleming dec d a Revolutionary soldier, that he was well acquainted with him & his wife, that he has often heard him speak of living in the Service of the Revolution, that he died in Louisa county about 28 years since, that Mrs Elizabeth Fleming now living with Mrs Maria E Fleming in Hanover Co Va is the identified widow of the said John Fleming that the said John Fleming lies buried about 1 1/2 miles from place (his present residence) in Louisa Co Va that he is not interested in said claim that Col M c Call lived about 5 miles from said Mrs Fleming Woodson Seay (S)
The foregoing affidavit was sworn to and executed by M c Woodson Seay whom I certify is a credible person & that I have no interest in this claim. Given under my hand this day & year above written
G. G. Coleman  J.P.
My Minutes

On this 26 th day of January 1858 personally appeared before me Huldah Seay who is a resident of Louisa Co Va who made oath that she was raised in the County & State aforesaid & aged 65 years was well acquainted with Mr John Fleming dec d and always lived near the said John Fleming & his wife Mrs Elizabeth Fleming, that she has often heard him speak of being in Service of the Revolution, that he died in Louisa Co Va about 28 years since that she saw his corpse, that Mrs Elizabeth Fleming who lives in Rappahannock Co Va with her daughter Maria Fleming about 20 miles from this place is the widow of the said John Fleming dec d as aforesaid, & she is not interested in said claim =
Huldah Seay mark
The foregoing declaration was executed on my presence known to before me by Mrs Huldah Seay of the County & State aforesaid and that she is a credible witness have no interest in this claim given under my hand this day before me written
C. G. Coleman J.P. = " =
The words Elizabeth & lived were interlined before signing
C. G. C. J.P.

On this 5 th day of February 1888 personally appeared before me Mrs Sally Seay who made oath that she lives in the County of Hanover and State of Virginia is the widow of James Seay who was a Revolutionary Pensioner, that she lives within a mile of the County of Louisa & in about 2 miles of where old Mr John Flemming is now buried & where he lived during his life time, that she was well acquainted with his wife before her marriage while she was a girl that she was a daughter of old Mr Michael Harris, also very near me, and that he died in the said Co of Louisa. That Mrs Elizabeth Flemming now a Resident of Hanover Co Va now living with her Daughter Maria E Flemming who lives now on the farm recently owned by her son William Flemming dec d . That she moved from the County of Louisa (near her) about 19 or 20 years since, and lived in the County of Louisa from her childhood to the date above alluded to. That she recollects the fact of the same Mrs Elizabeth Flemming's marriage but not the day or the year to the said John Flemming who was reputed as a Revolutionary soldier.
That she is near 90 years of age but that her age can be further understood by referring to her pension papers now on file & upon which she receives, $36.00 per annum as the widow of James Seay dec d that Mr O'Callaghan lived in Louisa Co Va and was also reputed as a Revolutionary officer, that she never heard of any other John Flemming of Louisa County aforesaid. Eliza Seay Sally Seay Ment

I hereby certify that I have known Mrs Sally Seay from my childhood & that I have prac- ticed in her family for near thirty years as a physi- cian and that she is the widow of James Seay of Revolutionary memory, that she is a worthy and truthful old Lady in whose statements implicit confidence may be placed.
That I have practiced in the family of Mrs Elizabeth Spicer (who lives near) for many years and I believe her a worthy and truthful old Lady given under my hand & seal this 5 th day of February 1858.
E. A. Roussee M.D.
The foregoing affidavit of Doctor Ed- ward A. Roussee of Hanover County Va was signed & sworn to before me, and I certify that he stands high as a doctor & a gentleman, given under my hand & seal this 5 th day of Feb 1858
R. V. Thompson J.P.
I also further certify that the foregoing affidavit of Mrs Sally Seay was signed by her and sworn to in my presence and I certify I well know her and that she is a truthful and worthy old Lady. given under my hand this 5 th day of February 1858.
Witness my hand
R. V. Thompson
J.P.

On this 5 th day of June February 1858 personally appeared before me John O. Harris a resident of the County of Hanover and State who made oath that he is now a resident of Hanover County Va that he lived in Louisa County Va for Thirty Nine Years that he lived there until 1858 Jan 18 th that he is fifty nine years old that he lived in Louisa in the same neighborhood of John Fleming who is referred to by Mrs. Spicler, Mrs. Sue. P. Mr. Seay & others as a Revolutionary Soldier, died in the County of Louisa in said State about the year 1828 or 29, that he helped bury him and helped Mr. Henry Garrett to make his coffin who lived in the County of Louisa State of Va That prior to his living in Louisa County Va he lived in the County of Han- over state of Virginia as given under his hand and seal this 5 th day, of February 1858.
John O. Harris
The foregoing affidavit of Mr. John O. Harris was signed by him and known to me me and I certify I am well acquainted with him and that his statements are entitled to due credit. given under my hand the day & year above referred to
W. Thompson - I have
Commission

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their Accounts and received Certificates for the balance of their full pay, according to An Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (See Hening's Statutes at Large, Vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the — day of October 1792 in the name of John Fleming as Gen. Mate and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £ 1110. 14. 9 — delivered to Wm A. Wallis but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this Office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand, at the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, Richmond, Virginia, this 1 st day of February 1858
{ NO SEAL OF OFFICE. }
Auditor of Public Accounts.

In Council 24 July 1824. It is advised that the heirs of William O'Callies be allowed Land Bounty as a Captain in the Continental Line for service during the war.
James Pleasants Jr
attest
J. H. Pleasants,
A Warrant for 4000 acres c. N. 66 59 issued on the 3 rd of December 1824 to the Heirs of William O'Callies dec and Alvin to Tobias Shandy Callis, one of the Heirs.
Val. Office, Richmond Feb 13. 1858
I certify that the foregoing is a copy from the Records of the Virginia Land Office.
J. N. Parker Reg. L. Office

Children of William Fleming and Wm Fleming.

I believe the following to contain a correct list, and the ages of the names given in the order in which they were born, beginning with the oldest, and so down to the youngest. Who is dead
Children of William Fleming, who was the father of John Fleming, as follows:
John Fleming dead
Susan Fleming, died young
William Fleming, who was the father of Huldah Seay affidavit in her
Mary Fleming, dead married Luck, both dead
Nancy Fleming, married Luck both dead
Anthony Fleming dead.
Elizabeth Fleming married Spier. widow living husband dead
Sarah Fleming married Collins widow dead husband living
Robert Fleming living
Children of John Fleming, who was the son, of the above William Fleming, as follows:
Lucy Fleming married John Gunnell
Matilda Fleming married Thomas Davis
Nancy Fleming married Charles Glenn
* William Fleming
Maria Fleming married Garland Fleming
John Fleming
Robert Fleming
Lewis Fleming
Thompson Fleming
* William Fleming got 160 acres Waverly No 10,895 is dead
leaving no children. left about $15,000 worth of property in Hennepin county. to be distributed among the heirs. The names can be ascertained by reference to Hennepin Co. Friends list in Chanhassen - W.H. Minn, and commissioners to sell.

294. 287
Mrs Elizabeth Fleming Widow of John Fleming — Declaration for Bounty Land aka 1855
Make this Case Special Refer to me at once. B. D. [unclear]
Sept 24/58
Please brief this case. Keep slip & return the com to me W.A.S.
Sept 24/58
Filed by
John R. Martin Richmond Virginia

Seal of Virginia
It is - I find that Colub of Genet has failed to certify that "L Vaughan is a J.P." but that fact can be got at in papers in a Tension under act July 1835.
Wm L Martin

State of Virginia County of Hanover 3 To wit:
On this 20 th day of May
A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty eight, personally appeared before me Samuel Vaughan a Justice of the Peace duly authorized to administer oaths within and for the County of State of said Elizabeth Fleming aged about 88 years, a resident of Hanover County in the State of Virginia, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of John Fleming of Louisa County, who was in the Revolutionary War, as will appear by the evidence on file in the Pension Office in the papers presented by her under act July 1838, for a Revolutionary Pension; that she has no written or printed evidence to show the military services performed by her deceased husband. She further declares that she was married to said John Fleming in the County of Louisa in the year 1786, and that her name before marriage was Elizabeth Harris, that her said husband died in Louisa County in the year 1828 or 29, and that she is still a widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under act approved March 3 rd 1855. She also declares that she has not received a warrant for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
Sub Maria C Fleming Mark
Elizabeth Fleming Mark

State of Virginia Hanover County } to wit
I Maria E Fleming, resident of the County of Hanover in the State of Virginia, upon my oath declare, that the within declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Fleming in my presence, and that I know that the affiant is the identical person she represents herself to be; that I know intimately John Fleming the husband of the aforesaid declarant; that the said John Fleming and the said Elizabeth Fleming lived together as man and wife, and were known and reputed as such, and that the marriage of these parties has never been disputed to the knowledge of the affiant; that the said John Fleming died in the adjoining County of Louisa in the State of Virginia on or about the year 1828 or 29, leaving the said Elizabeth Fleming a widow; and that she is now known and reputed as the widow of John Fleming deceased.
May 20 th 1858.
Maria E Fleming Mark
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me, on the day & year above written; and I certify that I know the affiant to be a credible person, that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
May 20 th 1858
L. Vaughan - J.P.

State of Virginia
Hanover County Court
I Elizabeth Spicer resident of the County of Hanover in the State of Virginia upon my oath declare that I know that Elizabeth Fleming the applicant in the foregoing declaration is the identical person she represents herself to be; that I know intimately John Fleming the husband of the aforesaid declarant; that the said John Fleming and the said Elizabeth Fleming lived together as man and wife, and were known and reputed as such, and that the marriage of these parties has never been disputed to the knowledge of the affiant; that the said John Fleming died in the adjoining County of Louisa in the State of Virginia on or about the year 1828 or 29, leaving the said Elizabeth Fleming a widow and that she is now known and reputed as the widow of John Fleming deceased.
May 21 st 1858 -
Elizabeth her Spicer mark
Hanover County Court
The above affidavit of Elizabeth Spicer was sworn to and subscribed before me in my hundred of thousand on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiant to be a credible person, and believe that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Alfred Duke J.P.

State of Virginia
Hanover County To wit
§ §
I Robert O'Donnell Deputy Clerk of Hanover County Court in the state aforesaid do hereby certify that Alfred Duke who has given the within certificate and before whom the foregoing acknowledgment was made was at the time of giving said certificate & still is an acting Justice of the Peace duly commissioned and qualified and that the foregoing is his genuine signature.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County The 24 th day of May 1868
R O'Donnell D.C.H.C.

Copy of Marriage Bond for John Fleming & Elizabeth Harris.
J. S. Gallaher for Geo. W. Stephens, Washington, D.C.

In
John Fleming and my Daughter Elizabeth Hanes have agreed to join themselves together in the holy Estate of Matrimony which I have given my Consent to, You will please to grant him a license for the same Micajah Hanes
Apl 11 th 1786
Teste
John Kimbrough
Samuel Hanes
Addressed To "Mr. Nelson Clerk"
State of Virginia:
County of Louisa, to wit.
§ § §
John Fleming
I David M Hunter clerk of the County Court of Louisa County in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing Certificate given and signed by Micajah Hanes is a true copy from the original filed in my office with the marriage bond, I also certify that the name of John Fleming which appears above is a copy or fac simile as seen as can be done of his original signature Signed to the marriage bond also on file in my office for the marriage of himself & Elizabeth Hanes
Testimony whereof I have hereunto Signed my name & affixed the Seal of said Court the 24 th day of February 1858.
David M. Hunter, Clerk
Louisa County Court

In
John Fleming and my Daughter Elizabeth Harris have agreed to join themselves together in the holy Estate of Matrimony Which I have given my Consent to. You will please to grant him a license for the same
Micajah Harris
Apr 11 th 1786
Teste
John Kimbrough
Samuel Harris
Addressed To "Mr. Nelson Clerk"
State of Virginia:
County of Louisa, to wit:
John Fleming
I David M Hunter Clerk of the County Court of Louisa County in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing Certificate given and signed by Micajah Harris is a true copy from the original filed in my office with the marriage bond. I also certify that the name of John Fleming which appears above is a copy or fac simile as given as can be done of his original signature signed to the marriage bond also on file in my office for the marriage of himself & Elizabeth Harris
Testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name & affixed the Seal of said Court the 24 th day of February 1858.
David M. Hunter, Clerk
Court John Fleming
Both of these papers were at the time before Mr. Howard,
John Fleming
The foregoing names were written by Mr. Howard in the State Department at Richmond to show the signature of Fleming on the original paper endorsed by Mr. Munford Sept 24/57 and a copy of the same endorsed by Mr. Hunter 24 Feb 1858. When in the

Know all men by these presents that we John Fleming and Solomon Edwards are held and firmly bound unto His Excellency Patrick Henry Esq. our present Governor and his successors, in the just sum of Fifty Pounds Current Money of Virginia To be paid to the said Patrick Henry to the which payment well and truly to be made: we bind ourselves and each of us our and each of our heirs Executors &c jointly and severally. Sealed by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 10 day of Apr 1786
The Condition of this obligation is such that if whereas there is a marriage suddenly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound John Fleming and Eliz th Harris Now if there is no lawful cause to obstruct the s d marriage then this obligation to be void or else to remain in full force and virtue
Sealed and delivered in presence of John Fleming Solomon Edwards John Poindexter Jr
State of Virginia: Louisa County To wit.
I David M. Hunter Clerk of the County Court of Louisa County, in the state aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the marriage license bond executed by John Fleming upon the issuing of a marriage license to him to intermarry with Elizabeth Harris, the original of which now remains on file among the records in my office, and I further certify that I cannot find any return of said marriage made to my office by the minister who celebrated the rites of matrimony between the said John Fleming and Elizabeth Harris
In testimony whereof I have hereunto put my hand & affixed the Public seal of the County Court of Louisa County this 11 th day of January 1858 David M. Hunter, CLK

6" Pension act 1838 Elizabeth widow of Wm Fleming.
B.1 96.2m
Attention is called to the certificates in the case of "Wm Franklin" "Ephra Fading" and "Wm Arnold"
McM
Filed by Wm K Martin

Register of description of the Uncommissioned Officers and privates at Shermando old C'House
   Names Size Hair Eyes Complex Particular marks of Features Occupation Place of Residence where born Engaged Term Service When Discharged Remarks   age feet inches State County or Town State County or Town When How Long What Corps How Long What Corps How Long     Edward Fane 23 5 5 Blk Blue Fair Pitted S face Shoemaker Virg'a Louisa Engl'd London Draft Louisa 7 th Apr 81 11 mo 1, 6 " " " 14 May 81   Ephra Fielding 25 5 7 1/2 Dark Do Dark " " Sadler Virg'a Northumbd Virg'a Methamshire Draft Metham 21 Mar 81 1, 6 5 th Virg. R 2 Years 14 May 81   John Fleming 23 5 3 Blk Do Fair " " Sailor Virg'a Louisa Virg'a Louisa Substitute Louisa 7 th Apr 81 1, 6 " " " 14 May 81   John Franklin 20 5 8 Dark Blue Fair " " Carpenter Virg'a William Isle of Wight Simbrick Substitute K W m 10 Aug 80 1, 6 " " " 14 May 81 Old 18 mo Man   Patrick Francis 18 5 4 1/2 Do Do Do " " Planter Virg'a Fluvanna Virg'a Fluvanna Draft Fluvanna 6 Apr 81 1, 6 " " " 25 May 81   Miss Arnold 23 5 4 3/4 Black Dark Fair Exchanged with Col. white Joiner Virginia Spotsylvania Virg'a Spotsylvania Substitute Spotsylvania 20 July 81 18 mo 1 Reg. Mass 3 Years Aug 25 78  
I, Edwin L. Hewitt, Clerk in the office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, and during the absence of that officer acting as Auditor of Public Accounts, hereby certify that the foregoing extract is a true copy from a book of "Pensions concerning the Army of the Revolution, Pro. W. Executive Department" - filed in this office - given under my hand at the Auditor's office in the city of Richmond on the 5 th day of May 1858.
E. L. Hewitt Acting Aud. of Public Accounts
This paper I regard as being very important in the case of Mrs. Elizabeth Fleming, and when found by me, not knowing the existence of such evidence, with regard to Mrs. Fleming. I was not looking for the name of Mrs. Fleming, which was purely accidental. I was looking at the time for the name of another person. When I mention
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January 14, 1938.
Mr. Sam K. Leming Waldron Arkansas.
BA-J/ILL am John Fleming W. 7284 filed Fleming
Dear Sir:
The data given herein are shown in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 7284, based upon service of John Fleming in the Revolutionary War.
William Fleming was born in England, came to America when a boy and settled on a farm in Louisa County, Virginia, as early as 1775; his wife, Ann, lived there also. William Fleming served from Louisa County, Virginia, in the Revolutionary War between the years 1776 and 1780; he lived in that county until his death. He was frozen to death on a Christmas eve while on his way from a store in Hanover County, Virginia, to his own home, the year not stated. The names of the children of William Fleming and Ann, his wife, are shown as follow: John, Susan, William, Mary, Nancy, Anthony who was born in 1786, Elizabeth, Sarah and Robert.
John Fleming, eldest child of William and Ann Fleming, listed above, lived with his parents in Louisa County, Virginia, at the time of the Revolutionary War. John Fleming served in the years 1776, 1777, 1778 and 1779, in the Virginia State Navy, a part of the time on the "Hero" a galley, and a part of the time on the ship "Tempest" a ship commanded by Captain Philip Chamberlain. He enlisted in March 1781, served as a private under Captain Moss and Major Finley in the Virginia troops, was with the army near Yorktown, and was discharged August 23, 1783. He returned to his home in Louisa County, Virginia, where he exhibited some cannon balls, a canteen and some paper money.
On account of his service in the Revolutionary War, John Fleming was granted 100 acres of bounty land on warrant #12137, issued May 5, 1790, by the United States. He was granted also land by the State of Virginia for said services; 200 acres of bounty land was issued November 27, 1784, on warrant #3543.

John Fleming, the son of William and Ann Fleming, died in Louisa County, Virginia, in 1828 or 1829, at the age of about sixty-nine years; he was buried in that county. He signed his name John Fleming, and was not referred to as Lemen in this claim for pension.
John Fleming married in Louisa County, Virginia, Elizabeth Harris, daughter of Micajah Harris, of Louisa County; the name of Elizabeth's mother is not shown. The marriage bond was dated April 10, 1786. One Samuel Harris signed Micajah Harris' consent to said marriage. Micajah Harris died in Louisa County, Virginia.
with the Elizabeth Fleming, the widow of John Fleming, was allowed pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War on her application executed January 13, 1858; she was aged then about eighty-eight years and resided in Hanover County (adjoining Louisa County), Virginia, with her daughter, Maria E. Fleming, widow of Garland Fleming. They had resided there about nineteen years. Elizabeth was born in Louisa County and had resided there all her life until she moved to Hanover County. Elizabeth Fleming was allowed 60 acres of bounty land by the U.S. on account of service of her husband, John, by the United States; warrant #347 was issued in her behalf under the Act of March 3, 1855.
John Fleming (son of William and Ann Fleming) and his wife, Elizabeth, had nine children; listed as follow: Lucy Fleming, who married John Gunnell, son of John Gunnell, of Louisa County, Virginia; Matilda Fleming, who married Thomas Davis; Nancy Fleming, who married Charles Glenn; William Fleming; Maria E. Fleming, who married her cousin, Garland Fleming; John Fleming; Robert Fleming; Lewis Fleming; and Thompson Fleming.
In 1858, the names of John and Elizabeth Fleming's children who were deceased were given as follow: Lucy, Matilda, John who died when a young man; Robert; and William. William, this last named son, served from Louisa County, Virginia, in the War of 1812, lived afterwards on a farm in Hanover County, Virginia, and died there in 1856.
In 1858, the daughter, Maria E. Fleming, was aged about fifty-seven years. She and her mother were living on the farm which had belonged to William Fleming, the above noted son who served in the War of 1812.
In 1858, Elizabeth Spicer, aged about eighty-three years, lived in Hanover County, Virginia; she was a sister of John Fleming, the Revolutionary

War soldier; her husband, Benjamin Spicer, was deceased. Nancy Luck, another sister of John Fleming, lived in Hanover County, Virginia, in 1858; she was aged about eighty-seven years and was born and reared in Louisa County, Virginia. One Benjamin M. Luck was present when Elizabeth Fleming made application for her pension, his relationship to the family not stated. It was stated also that Mary Luck, another sister of John Fleming, the soldier, had died in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, several years previous to 1858. Susan and Sarah Fleming, other sisters, were deceased in 1858. Robert Fleming, a brother of John Fleming (the soldier) was living in 1858 in Louisa County, Virginia. William Fleming, Jr., another brother, died in Louisa County shortly after the death of John Fleming. Anthony Fleming, another brother, died February 9, 1849, in Louisa County, Virginia; said Anthony was married December 24, 1795, and was survived by his widow, Frances Fleming; their son, Carr Fleming, was living in 1858, in Columbia, Virginia.
In 1858, Hulda Seay, the daughter of William Fleming, Jr. (the above noted brother of John Fleming) was aged sixty-five years and resided in Louisa County, Virginia. Woodson Seay was aged sixty-three years and a resident of that county also in 1858, no relationship between him and said Hulda stated.
In 1858, Sally Seay, the widow of James Seay, resided in Hanover County, Virginia; she had resided near John Fleming and Elizabeth Harris in Louisa County, Virginia, at the time they were married. One Eliza Seay was with said Sally Seay in Hanover County, Virginia, in 1858.
In 1794, one Samuel Harris was Assistant Surveyor of land for Louisa County, Virginia. In 1858, one John O. Harris, aged fifty-nine years, stated that he lived near John Fleming, the soldier, in Louisa County at the time he died. No relationship between these persons and the soldier's widow, Elizabeth Harris Fleming, was stated.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of Elizabeth Fleming, the pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting

Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following:
Elizabeth Flemming, widow of John Flemming (as her name was borne on pension roll)
Certificate #6448
Issued September 27, 1858
Rate $80 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1848
Act of February 3, 1848
Virginia Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

1938 - Jan. 14 - Hist. to Sam K. Leming. J.S.E. 7
Rev  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7284
Eliz te Fleming Wid.
John Fleming Pvt. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 24/48
Index:—Vol. A , Page 242
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Wm I David McArthur Clerk of the County Court of Louisa in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Clayton G. Colerson whose genuine signature appears to the here foregoing Certificate is, & was, at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Peace duly qualified to administer Oaths within said County & State and that the signature of John Hunter which appears to the certificate to Justice Sherry Wallis affidavit is genuine & that he is duly authorized to administer Oaths &c in said County & State
Also further certify that there is a marriage bond on file in my office for the marriage of John Fleming and Elizabeth Harris dated the 20th of April Nineteen hundred and eighty six given under my hand & the seal of the County of Louisa in the State of Virginia in a firm under my hand & seal of office this 9th day of July 1888 David McArthur, Clerk

I William O Winston Clerk of the County Court of Hancock County Virginia do hereby certify that Samuel Vaughan whose genuine signatures appear to the Certificates attached to the affidavits of Mrs Elizabeth Fleming and Mrs Maria B Fleming is an acting Justice of the peace now or at the time of taking the same for the County and State aforesaid duly authorized by Law
And that the signatures of Charles B Thompson attached to the affidavits of Mrs Elizabeth Spicer, Mrs Sally Seay, Doctor Edward A Rousie and John W Harris are gen- uine that he is now or was at the time of taking the same an acting Justice of the peace for said County and State duly qualified by Law
And I further certify that the sig- nature of Garleton Woodson which appears to the affidavit of Mrs Nancy Snook is gen- uine & that he is now or was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace for said County & State duly qualified by Law And that each of their official acts are entitled to full faith & credit Given under my hand and the seal of said County this 13 th day of February 1858.
Wm O Winston E.H.E.

347 Oscar

No 15. 487 Elizabeth Fleming widow of John Plymouth,
Ln J. J. Gallagher March 17/58
Same April 19, 1858
Prof. L. Martin May 17. 1858 Same, Sept. 8/58.
Nov. 28 7. 1838

John Fleming. 12. 137. pri: W m J. Baeckenburgh, ap. May. 5. 1790. Col. Posey, Rest:

Christopher Dome, Dis: afs:
John Fleming, Rec d W th , No. 3543 for 200 acs. Nov. 27 th 1784. State of Va. So: upon which this W th : ip: is ab d Richmond, nothing in Genl. Se d Off: was mis d ton.
John Fleming. W th : No. 12.137 issued to W m J. Breedenburg & Co. afs: of Sol. May. 5 th 1790. for 100 acs. Col. Posey. U.S.W. This W th : is in d to Genl. Se d Off: was ap d to Rich d Platt, afs: Ohio Mil d Comp d nothing in relation to Fleming's. W th : ip: to Breedenburg.

John Fleming

9710 R Virginia Elizabeth Fleming, widow of John. who was a private in the Revolution .
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of Sept. 1858. and sent to
J. R. Martin Present.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 116.

11.875 Virginia
Elizabeth Flemming, widow of John Flemming, who died on the of _____ in the State of _____ who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolutionary line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 80 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of Sept r 1858 _____ and sent to
Arrears to the 4th of J. K. Martin Semi-annual allowance ending Present .
{ Revolutionary Claim, } G. V. Petty { Act July 7, 1838. } Clerk, Recorded by Book 14 Vol. 1 Page 78

Geo. W. Stephen, Feb: 28/59

Elizabeth Fleming - w/o John - Va - Aug '38

from V. C.
Boy V. C. and the North and South States - Adm. and Miss
John Fleming -
None Ad or Ind in any business file

John Fleming Volchin County L 18. 10. 42 Continental printing himself
John Fleming State Line Baker 5 1/2 himself Sol acting L 76. 9. 7

This case was filed by me on the 10th Feb 58 John S. Gallagher

Rooms Feby 18. '58
Mr Cole
Will oblige me if he will take up the case of Mr Fleming & promptly dispose of it.
Very Resp y
M c Michael

copy
County of Fauquier State of Virginia
On the 13 th day of Aug 1858 personally appeared before me Elizabeth Fleming who made oath to the foregoing statements and signed the same & I certify from her extreme old age & delicity she is unable to attend Court in person And that it would be an act of kindness & justice if the Commissioners of Fauquier would act promptly on her claim & that I have no interest in said claim
L Vass, her D.R. for Fauquier Co. Va.

George W. Stephan

February the 21 st 1858 9
Dear Sir
I received your letter yesterday and I have never seen Mr Winer nor heard from him since you left here and Grandmama says you must get it if you can you wrote me word to let you know how the Old Lady's health is she is quite unwell with a cold but we will take good care of her I have not had the chance to see Mr Brunshaw but I will see him as soon as I can I never received neither of your letters until yesterday
Yours Respectfully Benjamin Lock

Clerk's Office of Sonoma County Court February 25 th 1858.
G W Stephens Esq
Dear Sir
In answering your Enquiry as to when the British occupied this County. I have to say that I have been living in this office for about 34 years and I have always heard that the British were here at that time & indeed the Records were as I am informed carried away & concealed & some as shown by my office were mutilated & some were entirely destroyed, say before the termi- nation of the Revolutionary War.
Very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t David M. Hunter.

State War Office.
August 12 th 1858.
Sir:
I have examined & suspended the bounty land claim of Sarah Whitlock as the widow formerly of Roger Atkinson
Inverness B.

This Indenture made this 14 th day of November in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy five Between William Harris of Louisa County of the one part, and William Fleming of the same County of the other part, Witnessetheth That for and in Consideration of the sum of Two Hundred Pounds, the said William Harris hath bargained and sold unto the said William Fleming one Certain Tract of land lying in the County of Louisa on the East side of Rocky Creek and its Branches. Containing by Computation Two Hundred and Twenty six acres be the same more or less, and is Bounded as followeth to wit: Beginning on the Creek at the mouth of a Branch, thence along the Branch to a corner Pine and White Oak on John Pettus Branch South 52 1/2 East 68 1/2 Poles to a corner with several Red oaks on John Pettus. thence South 7 East 128 Poles to little white oak on Charles Canady. thence South 27 1/2 West 46 Poles to several Little Pines on Charles Canady thence North 44 West 126 Poles to the head of a Branch. Between a Red oak and a Pine. thence 68 Poles to a white oak on Thomas Ward. thence North 64 West 100 1/2 Poles to a white oak on Thomas Ward thence 35 East  South Poles to a Red oak on Thomas Ward thence North 55 West 56 Poles to the Creek. thence along the Creek to the first station To have and To hold the said Two Hundred and Twenty six acres of land with the appurtenances, hereditaments belonging to the said William Fleming his heirs and assigns forever: and the said William Harris for himself and his heirs doth by these presents forever warrant and defend the said Two Hundred and Twenty six acres of land, with their appurtenances unto the said William Fleming his heirs &c. against the claim or demands of any person or persons whomsoever. In Witness whereof the said William Harris hath hereunto set and Affixed his hand and seal the day and year above written  signed seal & delivered in presence of Waddy Thompson Wm Sipsecomb John Watson Joseph Dickens  William his Harris Mark

Memorandum that on the day and year within written full possession and Seisin was made and taken to the within Barg- ained Lands and Premises by the within named William Harris and by him delivered over to the within William Flemond to hold to him the said William Flemond his heirs &c according to the true meaning of the within written Indenture
Test Waddy Thomson W m Lipscomb
William his Harris (mark)
Rec d of William Flemond Two hundred Pounds the Consider- ation Money for the within Bargained Land and Premises
Test Waddy Thomson W m Lipscomb John Watone Joseph Dickerson
William his Harris (mark)
At a Court. Continued - held for Louisa County on Tuesday 13 th day of November 1775:
This was this day in Open Court acknowledged by the said W m Harris to be his act and deed, and ordered to be recorded Test M o Nelsone C lerk
This Indenture made this 1 st day of Jany. One Thousand Seven hundred and Ninety six: Between John Fleming and Elizabeth his wife of Louisa County Virginia, of the one Part, and Thomas Warde of the said County and State of the other Part; Witnesseth: That the said John Fleming and Elizabeth his wife, for and in Consideration of the sum of Twenty one Pounds Current Money of Virginia Cash in hand Paid by Thomas Warde, the Receipt of which we do hereby acknow- ledge, have Bargained and sold, and by these Presents do Bargain sell and deliver unto the said Thomas Warde, one Certain tract or Parcel of land lying and being on Rocky Creek in the lower

Ende of Louisia it being the balance of a tract of land formerly belonging to William Fleming dec d father to the said John Fleming which balance Remains unsold to Martin Hamid and Thomas Wash heretofore and which said balance of the said William Fleming dec d tract of land: Ann Fleming widow to the said William Fleming dec d and Mother to the said John Fleming now lives on. Containing Sixty and half acres be the same more or less and bounded by Rocky Creek on the west By Thomas Wash's land on the south by Martin Kennedy's land on the east. and by the lands of William Pettus and William Harris on the north and north east. with all ways, waters profits Hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever to the same. Belonging or in any wise appertaining and the Reversion and Reversins, Remainders and Remainders, rent and services of the said Premises, and the right title estate, interest, claim and demand whatsoever of him the said John Fleming and Elizabeth his wife, them their heirs and assigns, of and into the said land. To have and to hold the said land and Premises with the appurtenances and every part and parcel thereof to him the said Thomas Wash his heirs and assigns forever, and the said John Fleming and Elizabeth his wife them their heirs and assigns also hereby Covenant to and with the said Thomas Wash his heirs and assigns: That he the said John Wash his heirs and assigns shall and may at all times hereafter (so soon as the said John Fleming and Elizabeth his wife, them their heirs and assigns shall have a Right by Law to enter on Premises) Peaceably and quietly have hold occupy possess and enjoy the said land and Premises with the appurtenances, without denial of any person or persons. whatsoever. In witness whereof the said John Fleming & Elizabeth his wife have set their hand & seal the day & year above written Signed seal in Presence of us William Wash. Ezekiel Wash John Fleming Seal Martha Hendenirek Elizabeth Fleming Seal

Rec d Jan'y 1 st One Thousand Seven — and Ninety Six of Thomas Wade the just sum of Twenty one Pounds the Purchase Money for the within mentioned tract of land Witness Williams. Wade. Ezekiel Wade } John Fleming
At a Court held for Louisa County on the 11 th day of April 1796 This Deed &c. was this day in Open Court acknowledged by John Fleming to be his act and deed and by the Court ordered to be recorded
Teste: John Poindexter Jr Atty
State of Virginia.
Louisa County, to wit:
I David M c Hunter Clerk of the County Court of Louisa County in the State of Virginia. do Certify that the foregoing are true Copies of — dees with the Certifi- =cates and Endorsements thereon. of Record in the Clerks Office of said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set My hand and affixed the Public seal of said Court at the Courthouse this 20 th day of July 1858
David M c Hunter C lk Louisa County Court

This Indenture made this 5 th day of November One Thousand seven hundred and eighty nine. Between John Fleming and Elizabeth his wife and Ann Fleming and Martin Kennedy of Louisa County of the other part; Witnesseth that the said John Fleming - Elizabeth his wife, and — Fleming have this day bargained and sold for the consideration of twenty seven Pounds ten Shillings to them in hand Paid the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge have given granted bargained and sold, and by these presents do give grant bargain and sell unto the said Martin Kennedy a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Louisa. Containing by a late survey Fifty acres bounded as followeth to wit: Beginning at Corner Ponder's and Black's Oak thence South five degrees East one hundred and forty nine Poles to a corner small post oak on Smith's line thence South twenty four degrees west fifty Poles to a corner small pine in a bottom thence North forty degrees West eighty two Poles to the road thence North twenty five degrees East one hundred and forty six Poles to the Beginning: To Have and To Hold the said Land and all and every appurtenance thereunto belonging unto the said Martin Kennedy his heirs and assigns forever and the said John Fleming his wife Elizabeth and Ann Fleming for themselves and their heirs do warrant and do forever warrant and defend the title of said land against any Claims or claimants whatever unto the said Martin Kennedy and his heirs forever In Witness whereof we have hereunto interchangeably set our hands and affixed our seals the day and year above written
Sealed and delivered in the presence of
John Fleming Elizabeth his Fleming mark Ann his Fleming mark
Received the day and year within mentioned the sum

of Twenty seven Pounds ten Shillings when Reasonable a quiet Possession was given of the within named Premises in presence of
John Fleming
Ann his Fleming
At a Court held for Louisa County November 9 th 1789 This Deed was this day in Open Court acknowledged by John Elly and Ann Fleming to be their act and Deed. The said Elizabeth wife of the said John having been previously examined Relinquished her Right of Dower and by the Court is ordered to be Recorded Teste Jno Nelson Clk
This Indenture made the fifteenth day of July One thousand seven hundred and ninety four. Between Jno Fleming and Elizabeth his wife and Ann Fleming of Louisa County of the one part, and Thomas Wead of said County of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Jno Fleming and Elizabeth his wife, and Ann Fleming for and in Consideration of seventy six Pounds seventeen Shillings and six Pence Current Money; Cash in hand paid to Jno Fleming: The receipt of which the said Fleming doth hereby acknowledge, makes special grant give up and acknowledge all the right Claims title estate or interest in or of a Certain tract or Parcel of land lying in the Lower end of Louisa County (containing) One hundred and two acres and half more or less by a survey made the month of July 1794 by Saml Harris Asst County Surveyor, and bounded as follows To wit: Beginning at a Corner Post Oak in Capt Geo Lumsden line and running North Twenty nine and half S. West. Eighty Three Poles to a Corner two new oaks in said Lumsden line: thence Souths eighty two S East One hundred and forty Poles to a Pine in the said Lumsden line thence forty nine East eighty four Poles to a Pine Corner in the said Lums- den line. George Smith and Martin Kennedy lines on Sixty cents old Roading Road thence North Nineteen East Ninety two Poles to Pointers in S Kennedy line thence North fifty nine S West, two

Hundred and four Acres to the beginning, with all weays waters profits Hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining and the Provisions and Reversions Remainders and Remainders Rent and Services of the said Premises and the right title Estate Interest Claim and demand whatsoever of him the said J n Fleming and Elizabeth his wife and Ann Fleming their heirs of and in the said land To have and to hold the said land and Premises with the appurtenances and every part and parcel thereof to him the said Thomas Clarke his heirs and assigns forever. and that the said J n Fleming and Elizabeth his wife and Ann Fleming their heirs and assigns doth hereby Covenant to and with the said Thomas Clarke his heirs and assigns that he the said Thomas Clarke his heirs and assigns shall and may at all times after the Twentieth fifth day of December next peaceably quietly have hold occupy possess and enjoy the said land and Premises with the appurtenances without the disturbance denial of any persons whatsoever: ~ Given under our hands and seals the day and date above written; The words "North Twenty nine, write where other word were scratched out before assign d .
Signed seal & Deliv d in presence of us    Samuel Harris for John Fleming  John Fleming    Geo Summers for John Fleming    wife and Mother  Elizabeth his wife Fleming    William Summers for Do    Henry Summers for all  Ann Fleming    James Summers for Do  
Rec d July the fifteenth one thousand seven hundred ninety four of Mr. Geo. Clarke the just sum of seventy six pounds seventeen shillings and six pence in full pay m t for the within named tract of land.
Geo Summers James Summers Henry Summers  John Fleming

At a Court held for Louisa County on the 13 th day of October 1794. This Deed re was this day in Open Court acknowledged by John Fleming and Elizabeth his wife to be their act and deed. The said Elizabeth having been previously examined. Relinquished her Rights of Dower. and by the Court Ordered to be recorded as to Bury
Teste
John Nelson Ck
State of Virginia
Louisa County, to wit:
I David M Hunter Clerk of the County Court of Louisa County in the State of Virginia do Certify that the foregoing are true Copies of deeds with the Certificates, and endorsements thereon, of record in the Clerks Office of said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public Seal of said Court at the Courthouse this 17 th day of July 1858.
David M Hunter Ck
Louisa County Court

Affidavit of Elizabeth Spicer
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day of January 1880 Notary Public

State of Virginia } County of Warren } To wit
On this 16 th September 1858, personally appeared before me William R. Minton a Notary Public within & for the County of Warren aforesaid Elizabeth Spencer aged about 84 years who being duly sworn according to law, say that she was born & raised in the adjoining county of Louisa. That she is the daughter of William Fleming and a sister of John Fleming. That both her father & brother were in the Revolutionary War. That her Brother John Fleming was all through the War I can't tell exactly, but I think he was as much as six years in the War. That Zachariah Johnson & John Gunnell and many others were one of the neighborhood in the Revolutionary War. That her Brother John has the oldest son, and his description was as follows; Black Hair Blue Eyes, Fair complexion, and ordinary size. That he married Elizabeth Harris daughter of Micajah Harris. That the said John Fleming and his wife lived together as man and wife and as such I have visited them many a time. The marriage of the parties in question has never been disputed, as I have ever heard of. I don't think that my brother John was much over 16 years of age when he went in the Revolutionary War. Her father was in Seneca & came home & John went for him after a little while when came home and soon had to go in his own place. I do not remember to have heard Brother John say any thing about getting Bruns land. I am quite certain that my father William Fleming & his immediate family were the only persons by the name of Fleming when I was a girl in the county of Louisa and for many years thereafter and, and that no John Fleming except that of her Brother living in Louisa during the Revolutionary War and for years thereafter. That her Brother John, had nine children, To wit Lucy who married John Gunnell, Matilda who married Thomas Davis

Nancy, who married Charles Glenn, Williams, Maria D who married her cousin, Garland Fleming - Wm, Robert, Lewis, & Thompson, That Wm one of the children died when he was a man. That her Brother Wm Fleming died in Louisiana in on the same tract of Land which he purchased before his death.
First Albert Spicer
Elizabeth for Spicer Mark
The foregoing affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above mentioned. And I certify that the affiant, Mrs Spicer is quite an intelligent old lady, and seems to have a good recollection of the Revolutionary War, and that she has related many incidents this morning very interesting that came under her own personal knowledge and not embraced in the foregoing affidavit, and that I believe the said Mrs Spicer to be a highly credible person.
Wm H Wilson A.P.

A. No. 1. John Fleming 1783
= B No 2 John Fleming 17
C No 3 John Fleming 1789 John Fleming 1789 = =
D No 4 John Fleming 1794 John Fleming 1794 = =
This paper is explained by a note. A No 1 - B No 2 - C No 3 - D No 4, in my hand writing Wm K Martin
A

Richmond Va September 18 th 1858
Sir
Your letter of the 8 th inst in relation to the claim of Elizabeth Fleming, widow of John, under act July 7 th 1838" is received. And in reply, I have the pleasure to enclose to you several papers, as additional evidence, as follows,
1 st The Certificate of J. M. Bennett auditor, to show as I have contended, that but one John Fleming lived in Louisa old enough to have taken been in the Revolution War, and that one must have been the John Fleming who married Elizabeth Hearnis, as shown by the Certificate and by other papers in the case.
2 nd The certificate of S. H. Parker Reg d Office, to show upon what authority the Land Office issued to John Fleming his "Warrant No 3543. for 200 acres."
3 rd You will find two more deeds to & from John Fleming, certified by Mr. Hunter Clerk of Louisa Court. These deeds show John Fleming has purchased 107 1/2 acres charged on commissioners books John Fleming Sen.
4 th The affidavit of Elizabeth Spicer
5 th The affidavits of Woodson and Huldah Seay.
These several papers I hope may seem to remove any doubt "which may have existed in the mind of the Hon. Commissioners" but as the name of Mr. Corallis was desired to have an affidavit of him, I will say that I called on him at his residence 3 Miles from Louisa C th showed him your letter of the 8 th inst and he said that he only knew

When Fleming by reputation, but referred me to Ashland & Harry Garrele very old man, and near neighbor to John Fleming one of these gentlemen I called on & found his mind very much impaired, so much so indeed that he had forgotten the fact that some years ago, he had leased a tract of land with a slave Hester Theman. (till his wife called his attention to the fact) to Carr Fleming, who was a nephew of John Fleming. The other Mr. Garrele was some 10 miles off & I did not see him.
When I obtained the Certificate of the Auditor, with what is already on file, I thought ought to satisfy the mind of any reasonable person, but then I was willing to go further, as I have done, and get other evidence, which has taken me from home to get three days. The case is now before you and it must stand or fall on its merits. I am prepared to defend the case against any man that lives. That there was but one John Fleming in Lorain county old enough to have been in the Revolutionary were is shown by the highest proof, trial record , and that John Fleming, is  shown to have married Elizabeth Hearnis, is shown by record and parol proof, and that about the time he was married, he was put upon the commissioner Books of said county.
I therefore submit the case for final decision without further remarks, with the hope that the commission of Pensions will act on the same, immediately, with assurance on my part to explain any paper in the case, to the best of my judgement. I have the honor to be Sir & Respectfully Yours &c. Wm. K. Martin Learned of Pensions

P.S.
Since I was in M. I have had the pleasure to see and have a talk with old Mrs Elizabeth Fleming, The widow of John, for the first time, and I regret that I have misplaced or lost the memorandum, which was taken by another gentleman, at my solicitation, I intended that you should see the paper, among other statements, was one in reference to the description of her husband, which corresponded with the statement of Mrs Spicer, (in her affidavit). Mrs S. you will recollect is the sister of John Fleming, and the two have not seen each other for years.
H. M.

Vine I Tobias Shandy Callis of Louisa County Virginia do hereby certify that I am a son of William O'Callis dec d a Revolutionary officer that in 1824 a Land Warrant from Virginia was issued & delivered to me for his military services as one of the Shins that about 1792 I am well satisfied he lived in the County of Louisa at Plain Dealing , a distance of about five miles from the reported residence of John Fleming referred to by the affidavit of M c Leod , I further do, that my father the said W m O'Callis was a man of influence, that he was a member of the convention that adopted the Federal Constitution & for years represented the County of Louisa, that he near to my belief at Brown Lodge made a practice of collecting military claims & it is my opinion it was done for the said John Fleming as a neighborly favor for his Countryman, that he died in the said County of Louisa in the year 1814 that I am about fifty eight years of age. Given under my hand & seal this 8 th day of February 1858.
Tobias Shandy Callis
The foregoing affidavit was sworn to before me by Tobias Shandy Callis of Louisa County Va who is a credible person given under my hand this 8 th day of February 1858.
John Hunter J.P.
Shandy

I do certify that John Fleming is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a private of the Continental line who served to the end of the war.
Council Chamber
Novem. 22 d 1784,
Thos Meriwether
Benj. Harrison,
Richmond Sept. 11 th 1858. I certify that the foregoing is a copy of a paper on file in the Virginia Land Office, by virtue of which Warrant, No. 352,3 for 200 acres issued to John Fleming on the 27 th day of Novem. 1784, And I further certify that the said Warrant does not appear from the Record of this Office to have been located.
S. M. Parker,
Reg. L. Office

Certificates of Secy of State, And. & Register Richmond, Virginia, as to Rev. services of W m Arnold companion in arms of John Fleming, husband of Elizabeth.
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Jno. S. Gallagher for G. W. Stephens, Washington, D.C.

This is to certify that W m Arnold did some time in the year 1776 enlist as a Soldier in the Cont l Army for two years which time he served. Given under my hand this 20 th day of Nov. 1783
(Copy B Mark) Geo: Stubblefield Capt e
I do certify that Will. Arnold enlisted in the 1 st Reg t L. Dragoons July 20 th 1781 for three years & from the Muster Role he has faithfully served untill the end of the war, as Witness my hand
Will. Barrett Capt.
Bailors Dragoons
(Copy B Mark) May 14 th 1784
Executive Department Richmond V a March 30 th 1858
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a paper on file in this department.
P. P. Howard Ap t Secy Com te
This copy delivered 9 th Ap r 1858 George W. Munford Secy of the Com te

I do certify that William Arnold is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a private of the Continental line, for three years service. Council Chamber July 20 th 1784. } Thos. Meriwether Benj. Harrison
I do assign the within land to Martha Pale Test S cc urro Will: Arnold July 20 th 1784.
Richmond April 9 th 1805 I certify that the foregoing is a copy of a paper on file in the Virginia Land Office, by virtue of which warrant No. 3346, issued to Martha Pale wife of W m Arnold July 20 th 1784. S. H. Parker, Reg. L. Office

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their Accounts and received Certificates for the balance of their full pay, according to An Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (See Hening's Statutes at Large, Vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 15 th day of May 1784 in the name of William Arnold as Sol d Coar and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £13. 5. delivered to himself but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this Office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand, at the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, Richmond, Virginia, this 9 th day of April 1858
Auditor of Public Accounts.

Supplementary Declaration of Mrs Elizabeth Fleming widow of John Fleming, for Rev. Pension, not 7 July, 1838
C.1 M.M.
Jno. S. Gallagher for G. W. Stephens, Washington D.C.

State of Virginia: County of Hanover -
On this 7 th day of April 1858 personally appeared before me Wm R Wynn a notary public duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgments within and for the County and state aforesaid Elizabeth Fleming aged about 88 years a resident of Hanover who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of John Fleming of the Revolutionary war - That she was born and raised in Louisa County and that she now resides with her daughter in Hanover County - That she made a declaration in the month of January for a Revolutionary pension, and that she now desires to make a further statement in the way of questions and answers - as follows:
Question -
Did you know Lindsey Arnold who was in the Revolutionary war? - If so, give a history of him so far as you may know.
Answer. -
I knew Lindsey Arnold intimately, he was born & raised in the adjoining County of Caroline, and was the son of Benjamin Arnold. I have heard my husband John Fleming & Lindsey Arnold often speak of their being in the Revolutionary war together: they were horsemen. I don't know that they were in the same company. Lindsey Arnold married Elizabeth Davis of Louisa County, in which County he lived with his wife, after he returned from the war and a near neighbor to me. I was at the wedding of Lindsey Arnold. I think he was married in the year 1785, the year before I was married. He left his wife many years ago, can't state the precise time, and went to North Carolina as I have understood, and died there. I was called upon some years ago to give an affidavit for Elizabeth Arnold to get her pension which I then gave -

Question -
Did you know Mr Arnold who was in the Revolutionary war? If so, give a history of him so far as you may know -
Answer -
I knew Mr Arnold intimately he was the brother of Lindsey Arnold he was also with my husband in the revolutionary war. After he returned from the war he lived near me in Louisa County, where he married his wife Judy Scully. He removed many years ago with his family to Georgia, where I have understood he died.
Question
Did you know William Gunnell who was in the Revolutionary war? If so, give a history of him so far as you may know.
Answer -
I knew Mr Gunnell well, he was the brother of John Gunnell who was in the Revolutionary war also. Mr Gunnell lived near me in Louisa for many years. I think he also removed to Georgia. Young John Gunnell who was the son of Old John Gunnell married my daughter Lucy. Both old and young John Gunnell died in Louisa County.
Question
Did you know William Fleming who was in the Revolutionary war? If so, give a history of him so far as you may know -
Answer -
William Fleming was in the Revolutionary war. He was the father of my deceased husband John Fleming; he was a resident of Louisa County and was frozen to death many years ago one Christmas eve on his way from Charles Thompson's store in Hanover County to his home in Louisa. My son William Fleming who was in Capt Morris Company in the war of 1812, and died

in the year 1856, was named after his Grandfather William Fleming referred to above — Given under my hand the day & year above written Elizabeth for Fleming Meek
Subscribed John Elliott and Benjamin Muck residents of Hanover County in the State of Virginia upon our oaths declare that the foregoing questions were put To and answered and subscribed in our presence by Elizabeth Fleming — And that we know  have always understood & justly & distantly believe Elizabeth Fleming to be the widow of John Fleming who was always known and reputed to have been in the Revolutionary war —
s John Elliott Benjamin M. Muck
The foregoing questions and answers were put and answered by Elizabeth Fleming in the presence of the two witnesses, and the same were sworn to, and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and that I know all the parties to the transaction to be credible persons.
Amos Wm N. D.
State of Virginia Hanover County to wit 3
William Olverston Clerk of the County Court of Hanover in the State of Virginia do certify that Lem D. Muck who has given the above certificate, and before whom the foregoing Declaration was made, is as at the time of filing is an acting Notary Public in & for said County, duly Commissioned & qualified. That the foregoing is his true and correct signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County the 8 th day of April 1858 Clem S. Overton Clerk

These are to certify that the bearer here of John Fleming Soldier in the first Virginia regiment having faithfully served the United States from the 21 st of March 1781 and being enlisted for the War is hereby discharged from the American Army.
Given at the War office 23 d Aug t 1783.
By order of the Secretary of War.
Jos: Carlton Sec y
B. Lincoln.
Registered in the books of reg t
Rob t Breckenridge Lt:
Teble
H Adq t 1 st Virg a reg t
J. Proctor.
Copy
I assign over my right to the within discharge unto Christopher Donnett
John Fleming
The above broken line indicates the shape of the out line of the original paper; and the assignment by John Fleming is so much faded that it can with difficulty be read at all. It is all believed to be correct, the only doubt is, in regard to the name Donnett. It is believed to be either Donnett or Downe. The signature of John Fleming in the above copy is as near a fac-simile as could be made by an inexperienced draughtsman.

War Office 23 d Aug t 1783.
The within Certificate shall not avail the bearer as a discharge, until the ratification of a definitive treaty of peace; previous to which time and until proclamation thereof shall be made he is to be considered as being on furlough.
B. Lincoln
Copy
John Fleming has rec d two months pay in specie for Feby. & March 1783.
Executive Department
Richmond May 19 1858.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a paper on file in this Department as explained in the certificate on the preceding page.
George W. Munford Secy of the Com tee

Sole-
A. No 1, Indicates Wm Fleming signature to assign- ment to the original paper a certified copy of which is dated Executive Department Richmond May 19 th 1858 signed Geo M un ford Sec of the Growth attached hereto.
B No 2 Indicates Wm Fleming' signature to Marriage Bond file in Louisa Ct 1786, a copy of the same being now on file in Pension Office.
C No 3 Indicates Wm Fleming' signatures to a deed made to Martin Kennedy by Fleming his wife Elizabeth and his mother Ann 5 th November 1789, filed in Louisa Ct.
D No 4 Indicates Wm Fleming' signatures to a deed made to Thomas Drake by Fleming his wife Elizabeth and his mother Ann 15 July 1794, filed in Louisa Ct.
A was done by Col Munford, May 19 th 1858 B.C. & D was done by a clerk in the employ of David H. Winton Clerk of Louisa County Court, May 22 nd 1858.
Wm L Martin

Wm. Fleming
Deeds, 10 1/2 acres
= charged on commonfines
Books, Wm. Fleming Sen
See auditing Bennett's certificate

This Indenture Made and Entered into this 18 th day November 1822 Between Joseph F. Dabney and Rachel B. his wife and William Dabney and Irena B. his wife of one part, and John Fleming of the County of Louisa of the other part: Witnesseth that for and in Consideration of the sum of Ninety four dollars and fifty Cents good and lawful money of Virginia to them the said Dabneys in hand Paid before the sealing of these Presents the receipt is hereby acknow- ledged have granted Bargained and sold unto the said John Fleming a Certain tract or Parcel of land lying and situate in the County of Louisa and is bounded by Lands of Oswald McGehee on the west, by John Waller on the south and Jordan Plessants on the east and North: Beginning at a Gum Corner to said Plessants on the North on McGehee's line running thence along said McGehee's line South to a white Oak Corner to Waller and said tract. thence east to a Pine Corner to Plessants on Branch thence North down said Branch to a corner stone and containing Ten and one half acres be the same more or less. which said tract or Parcel of Land is particularly described by a plat made out by Elliott Dejarnett for 18 3/4 acres and accompanied a deed made to Jordan Plessants dated this day. which said plat describes this tract. and the Parcel to Plessants (containing 8 3/4 acres). To have and to hold the said 10 1/2 acres of Land with all and singular the appurtenances Rights Belonging unto the said John Fleming his heirs executors admin rs and assigns free from the claims or Claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever shall will and do forever warrant and defend by these Presents; In testimony whereof the said Joseph F. Dabney and Rachel B. his wife and William Dabney and Irena B. his wife have hereunto affixed their hands and seals the day and year first in this Indenture written
Signed sealed & delivered in presence of
Jos F. Dabney Wm Dabney

Louisa County to wit.
Rachel B. Dabney
Imenia B. Dabney
We Nathaniel Thompson Jr and Nathaniel A. Smith Justices of the Peace in the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia do Certify hereby that Jo s F. Dabney and William Dabney &c Parties to a Certain deed bearing date the 18 th inst. and hereto annexed personally appeared before us in our said County and acknowledged the same to be their act and deed and desired us to Certify the said Acknowledgment to the Clerk of the County Court - Given in order that the said deed may be recorded Given under our hands and seals this 18 th November 1822
Nath l Thompson
Nath l A. Smith
Louisa County to wit.
We Nathaniel Thompson Jr and Nathaniel A. Smith Justices of the Peace in the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia do hereby Certify that Rachel B. Dabney & Imenia B. Dabney the wives of Joseph F. Dabney and William Dabney Parties to a Certain deed bearing date on the 18 th inst and hereto annexed personally appeared before us in our County aforesaid and being examined by us Privily and apart from their said husbands and having the deed aforesaid fully explained to them they the said Rachel B. and Imenia B. acknowledged the same to be their act and deed and declared that they had willingly signed sealed and delivered the same and that they wished not to retract it. Given under our hands and seals this 18 th November 1822
Nath l Thompson
Nath l A. Smith
At a Court held for Louisa County on the 10 th day of February 1823. This Indenture was this day presented in open Court. and the same being duly certified as to the acknowled- gment of the subscribing Parties thereto. agreeably to an act of

The General Assembly of Virginia in that Case Made and Provided, is by the Court Ordered to be recorded together with the Certificate thereto annexed
Teste
John Hunter Clerk L. B. B.
75°
A Copy
Teste
David M. Hunter Clerk

Richmond Va May 18 th 1858.
Geo. C. Whiting Esq Comm r of Pensions. Sir.
When in Washington City I left with Mr Dodge a certain statement (which I took a copy of) in reference to the case of Elizabeth, widow of John Fleming, for a Revolutionary Pension. The statement shows for itself. I saw Mr Winn this morning and he agrees with me entirely. and says, that he thinks that it was a few days after 4 th Thursdays July term of Hanover came that he furnished me with the answer of Mrs Fleming. and ready to show the case stronger than my previous statement. and to show furthermore that Mr Winn must have furnished me the answer to my question before the date of the first paper in the case, which is, that of Col Munford's certificate dated 24 th Sept r 57 is shown clearly by the fact, when I handed the question to Mr Winn. He Winn, did not himself know the Christian name of John Fleming. and by referring to the paper you will find that I left that name in blank in my question, and which was answered in his handwriting, by the widow, and that I could not as you will perceive, have got a certificate from Col Munford, without knowing the name of the person for whom I was in search of.
You will find upon examination of the memorandum that is, my question and Mrs Fleming answer, and the certificate of Col Munford referred to above that both of these papers, are very much soiled. The memorandum more so than the other, and that these papers became so by constant handling in my investigation of that case in the Capitol of Virginia, with this further statement, I am Sir, very Respectfully Yours Affectionately
John K Martin
P.S. You will be kind enough to have the case acted upon as soon as you can, and report the same to, H. M.

This Indenture made and entered into this 12 th day of May 1831 Between William H. Adney of the one part, and William Whittion of the other witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of Eighty Five Dollars to him the said William H. Adney in hand paid, the receipt is hereby acknowledged, he the said Adney has sold, and by these presents doth bargain sell and convey to the said Whittion a certain tract or parcel of Land lying in the County of Louisa and State of Virginia containing Eleven acres be the same more or less and. Bounded by the lands of John Waller decd, Oswald M c Grhee and Jordan Pleasant. It being the same land conveyed by Joseph and Wm Adney to John Fleming deceased and since conveyed by the heirs of said Fleming decd. to William Adney to him and to hold the said land together with all and singular the premises and appurtenances thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining unto the said William Whittion his heirs and assigns forever free from the claims or claims of him and of all and of every person or persons whomsoever he the said William Ad- ney doth hereby forever warrant and defend. Witness my hand and seal this day and year first in this Indenture written. Wm. Adney

In Louisa County Court May 12 th 1831 This Deed was this day acknowledged in open Court by William Dabney to be his act and deed and ordered to be recorded.
50°
Teste John Hunter C.S.C.
A Copy Teste David M Hunter Clk
I David M Hunter Clerk of Louisa County Court in the State of Virginia do Certify that I have Carefully Examined the records and can find no Deed of Record from the heirs of John Fleming to W m Dabney
David M Hunter Clk

Washington, 19 April '58
Sir,
I enclose your important papers bearing upon the application of Elizabeth Fleming, widow of John Fleming, for a Revolutionary Pension.
I have been prostrate on a sick bed for five weeks, and therefore unable to attend the Office in person.
M rs Fleming is ill and feeble, & it is very important that the case be acted upon promptly. I consider it fully made out, and that M rs F. is entitled under the act of 7 th July, 1838.
Very respectfully Yours,
J. S. Gallagher for E. W. Stephens
Geo. C. Whiting, Esq.

Brief Statement of the Claim for Pension in the case of Elizabeth Fleming widow of John Fleming Rev. Soldier. (Quinn's mate)
From G. W. Stephens Beaver Dam Depot Hanover Co. Va
J. S. Gallagher Washington D. C.

In presenting the foregoing claim I would beg a careful reading of Evidence adduced,
The widow of John Fleming is near 90. Another witness as to the service of her husband is 87 years, Another is 83 & Another is 90. all now living in the County of Hanover State of Virginia. Mrs Fleming claims under act of 1838 her marriage took place in April 1786 see certificate of Clk of Louisa Co Va her own affidavit says she was married a year or two after his return from the war. Mrs Spicer, Mrs Luck and Mrs Seay testify that they were girls together, recollect the fact of her marriage with John Fleming a year or two after his return from the war, very full identity as his identical widow and man and wife living together is shown by these witnesses & 4 or five others.
The death of the soldier is fully shown by the foregoing witnesses & by John O. Hanes who helped bury him & helped make his Coffin in 1828 or 29.
The identity of this John Fleming with the one who appears to have settled his balance with the State of Virginia as Genl, Mate, and whose certificate & settlement was made by his County man Mr A. Galtis, is corroborated shown by the oaths of Mrs Spicer and Mrs Luck of Hanover Co Va who are now living in the same house with John Fleming who saw him join the army, saw the army pass by the house near the Main Road, took leave of him and recollect their father's going to Camp next morning to see John Fleming his son, recollect the British invading some parts of Louisa County Va and taking a little boy away from their neighbor & relation, John Goulson, &c
When John Fleming's final return home, they recollect not only that fact, but that

he brought back Topographies of the war , &c
These parties stand high and live in Hanover Co Va; see certificate of Doct E A Rouze & Charles E Thompson;
Another Very strong evidence showing that John Fleming to be the same one shown by the auditor of Va in the certificate and whose widow is now claiming, is the fact that Wm O. Callis who settled his a/c 1892 was a neighbor to him, that they both lived in the same county of Louisa State of Va, see certificates of most of the witnesses certifying he lived in said Co. Also certificate of his son Tobias Skandy Callis now living in his native county of Louisa Va who prosecuted & obtained his father's land warrant from Virginia in 1824. See certificate of Register of Va as having delivered the same to him.
It is also shown by his own affidavits & the acknowledged records of Va that he was a man of high character, having served his county many years, it is also shown that he was not in the habit of collecting claims and that in 1842 (the time he collected the money for said Fleming) he was living at Plain dealing about 8 miles from the residence of his John Fleming & that he has no doubt his father collected the pay for him as a neighborly act or favor for his county man, & is the only claim he ever collected for any soldier, as shown by the auditor's books; Another evidence of direct identity is that this John Fleming spells his name with one M in the same manner as the name is spelled on the certificate of debt, to wit: John Fleming; a copy from his marriage bond as taken by myself, best can be duly certified & another copy made by the CLK of Louisa Co. Court, if desired, Your office is aware that the origin al order given by John Fleming & others has been destroyed or burned as shown by said certificate of the auditor; nor is the handwriting of the said Fleming in any department, nor the receipt of the said Callis who collected the money for him, the said Fleming having died so early to claim or obtain the benefit of the act of 1828. account for no application appearing in his name in Richmond or Washington D.C. and his friend W.O. Callis having died in 1814, as shown by certificate, the widow had no one to assist her.
I think all the evidence that can be asked for under the circumstances, has been adduced, the clear statements of Mrs. Spicew & Mrs. Beck and their ages is remarkable as also old Mrs. Sally Seay widow of James Seay and drawing a pension & also the old age of the claimant herself looks almost incredible for this date nevertheless it is all true & will bear any scrutiny. I hope the claim will be acted on at once see the feebleness & infirmity testified by the magistrate, I will be in Washington one week & will be glad to hear from the claim before I leave for Va. G. M. Stephens

Q.D. I don't know what more I can do unless I could resurrect the dead bodies of Callie T Fleming =
GW
July 12/58

Write to loving Washington State Ohio
before marriage was Elizabeth Fleming Elizabeth Fleming. Who is she the widow of? When & Where was she married? When did her husband die? *
Take a memorandum in writing of what the old lady might say of her husband's services in the Revolutionary War. whether he went out of the State or not. What she may recollect of having heard him say of her services.
* If a record exist as to time of marriage and the birth of the children bring a copy of it.
The foregoing questions were written out by me, in my office at Richmond Virginia and delivered to Mr. John R. Dimes of Fauquier County. The representative of Mrs. Elizabeth Fleming whom I have never seen. for her answer There which are on the opposite side of the paper in question. Their answers were made by me, before I proceeded to make any investigation upon the case, and before I procured the certificate of George H. Mun- ford Esq. dated September 24, 1857 or any other official paper or certificate relating to the case, and before I had any personal knowledge so far as I now remember of any documentary evidence relating to the extraordinary services of John Fleming the husband of the said Elizabeth the present applicant, and it was alone upon this paper and the answers thereto that I take up the case for investigation.
Pension Office May 14/58
John K. Martin of Richmond Va

John Glenny died about 1829
Elizabeth Glenny will be 88 years old 21 st Nov. —
She was married to John Glenny the 20 th May 1791 when 17 years old Her marriage is supposed to be recorded in Louisa County Final - Officers.
John Glenny died 1 st May about 28 years ago —
1857  1857 1829
John Glenny served in the war with John Glenbrough Lindsey Arnold & Mr. Arnold
Elizabeth Arnold (widow of) Lindsey Arnold got a pension —
John Glenny served ... He was in service ... good many months —
John Glenny was a Horseman
2 Feb 48 $80 per ann — Louisa Co
80 years old was born 1769-1769 married at 17 years old 1786
Jan 2/58 wrote for a copy of marriage bond
Louis 3 Feb 53 P M Davis widow of Abraham $49 6 per ann — Lindsey Arnold died in June '32 Rutherford Co N.C. Rev. Lindsey 12/9/50

Brief in the case of Elizabeth Flemming, widow of John , Stancaster County and State of Virginia , act 7 th July, 1838.
Claim, ("original," "for increase.")
In this case it is conclusively shown, that the claimant's husband resided in Louisa Co. Va. during the Rev. War, & married there & lived in said Co. until his death in 1829.
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. It appears from the original papers & files of the "Executive Office" & the Office of the "Auditor of Public Accounts" at Richmond, Va. relating to service in the War of the Revolution, that a John Flemming enlisted on the 17 th of April, 1781, into the Va. Cont. Line, for eighteen months. He was stationed at the commencement of his service under this enlistment at the "Albemarle Barracks," with several others who enlisted about the same time & a description was there taken of such soldiers from which it appears, that John Flemming was a resident of Louisa County, Va. It also appears from said papers & files, that John Flemming served his term of enlistment under Capt. Mobs. Maj. Finley & Col. Posey. The records of this Office show conclusively that the John Flemming, who served as above stated, re-enlisted on the 18 th Oct. 1782, the day his term of service expired, into the Va. Cont. Line for & during the war, under the same Capt. Hool, he had previously served, & that he continued in the service until August 23 rd 1783, when he was discharged as a war man & received pay as such & also subsequently received land from the State of Va. & the United States. A copy of his discharge is filed. The records of the Va. Cont. Line show there was but one John Flemming, a war man, & who received the gratuity, in land promised to such soldiers. This John Flemming is shown beyond the possibility of a doubt by the records relating to Revolutionary soldiers to have entered the service from Louisa Co. Va. where he resided, that he was 23 years old in the Spring of 1781, of small stature light complexion, blue eye, & dark black hair. It is clearly shown by the Certificate of the "Auditor of Public Accounts" of Va. that from 1784 to 1826, there was but one John Flemming, a resident of Louisa Co. Va. & by copies of deeds & records and residence of Agent of Conveyance of Real Estate, that he was a man of moderate means, & that his wife was named Elizabeth. Some seven very old & credible witnesses, two of whom knew the claimant's husband during the war, testify that there was but one John Flemming, a resident of Louisa Co. Va. during the war & for many years subsequent thereto, that he was the husband of the claimant & that they raised a large family of children, that he was universally
Examining Clerk.

regarded a revolutionary soldier & they recite in detail his conversations in relation thereto. They also name several persons who served with him & their statements in this respect are confirmed by papers filed in this Office in support of Claims for pensions which have been allowed to such soldiers or their widows by the records of the Office of the "Auditor of Public Accounts" & of the "Executive Office" at Richmond. Two of these witnesses, one of whom is a pensioner 94 years old, testify that they knew John Fleming when he entered the service & prior thereto & up to the day of his death, that he brought home from the war, a "Tin Canteen", a "Cartridge Box" & two "Cannon Balls" which he kept for a long time as revolutionary relics. Two witnesses testify in relation to his size, appearance &c which identify him well with his description in the descriptive list heretofore referred to & One other witness, Dumas, he is the son of Wm O'Callaghan.
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? Dumas, who was a Capt. in the Va. Cont. Line & who was a member of the Convention which framed the Constitution of the United States, that his father resided in Sussex Co. Va. & was a neighbor of John Fleming the claimant's husband. He infers from the fact that his father procured for John Fleming the balance of pay due Fleming for his services from the State of Va. that he, Fleming, the claimant's husband, was the person for whom his father procured the Certificate of Pay Amounting to $140. A copy of the Marriage bond, executed in 1786, by John Fleming & claimant's father is filed at a acknowledgment of the bond writing of claimant's husband as attached thereto & to the discharge from the service as a war's man, is properly certified by the "Executive Office" at Richmond, from which it appears the soldier & claimant's husband, must have been the same person. The marriage is proven to have taken place in 1786, by a copy of the Marriage bond & the Affidavits of personal witnesses thereto. The soldier died in 1829, as appears from credible parole proof & the present widowhood & identity of the claimant is established satisfactorily. I have given this case a laborious & critical examination & have asked the personal inspection of the Com. who joins me in the expression of the opinion, that it is a meritorious case. One well prepared & clearly made out.
Name and residence of Agent
J. C. B. [unintelligible] Examining Clerk.
Cert: 10
John R. Martin Esq. Present.
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State of Virginia
County of Louisa
On the 16 th day of September 1858 personally appeared before me William Seay aged 63 and Huldah Seay aged 65 years who being duly sworn according to law, declare & say that they are both residents of Louisa County that they knew intimately John Fleming of Louisa who was always understood by them to have been a Revolutionary Soldier that they have often heard him speak of his Revolutionary Service, that they knew but one John Fleming in Louisa who was old enough to have been in said War and that they do not believe there was any other in said County by that name in the said War, that the said John Fleming died about 1 1/2 Miles from the place where defendant resides, on a small tract of Land which was purchased by the said John Fleming of Joseph T. Horn Dabney. That the said John Fleming had the following children, Lucy who married John Gann Matilda who married Thomas Davis, Nancy who married Charles Glenn, William, Maria & who married (See Cousin) Garland Fleming, John Robert, Lewis & Thompson, and so far as we know the following children of John Fleming have died, Lucy, Matilda, John, Robert, and William. That we have had read in our presence a certified copy by J. M. Bennett auditor at Richmond dated 13 th September 1858, in which reference is made to John Fleming and that we believe that that portion which relates to John Fleming from "1786" to "1819" and to John Fleming born 1820, and from "1824" to "1834" refers to the

identical Wm Fleming referred to in the affidavit by the deponent, that the said Wm Fleming left a widow by the name of Elizabeth Fleming who now resides in the adjoining county of Harrison with her daughter Maria E Fleming widow of Garland Fleming.
Heedley Seay one of the affiants is a daughter of William Fleming, who was a younger brother of Wm Fleming, Wm Fleming being the eldest son of his father who was William Fleming.
Woodruff Seay Heedley Seay
The foregoing was sworn to and subscribed before me on the day & year above mentioned and I certify that the petition making the affidavit are in all particulars,
Clayton G. Colburn J.P.

Columbia May 16 th 1858
Dr Sir,
Your letter of the 7 th inst. is to hand requesting information concerning John Fleming as? of Louisa County which I give below as far as my knowledge extends -
John Fleming who married Elizabeth, daughter of Micajah Harris of Louisa was an own brother to my Father Anthony Fleming and the son of William Fleming my Grand Father - I do not know of any record kept by any member of the family, but there are several of John Fleming's brother & sisters who are now living who could possibly give you more information on that point - Robert Fleming brother to John is living in Louisa, his post office is Shannon Hill, Rockland County - Elizabeth Spier who was Elizabeth Fleming and sister of John Fleming I think is still living near Beaver dam Depot in Hanover - Nancy Luck formerly Nancy Fleming sister to John Fleming lives near Rumpas? turn out in Louisa - Mary Luck also a sister, died several years ago in Spottsylvania - Anthony Fleming my Father & brother to John Fleming died in Louisa about 10 years ago - Mr Fleming for son of

Me: by Wm K Martin:
Anthony Fleming [The father of Carr who writes this letter] The sixth child of his father & mother Wm & Anne Fleming - married 24 Dec 1795, and died 9 Feby 1849 - left a widow Francis Fleming, now dead & understand who gave:
40 acrs Manant No 98, 732 act 1850 120 " " 10,694 " " 1855. =
Carr Fleming. The author of this letter and a son of the above Anthony, gave, 80 acrs Manant No 3,683 act 1855 =
I was not aware that Anthony Fleming, or his son Carr, was related to John Fleming, of the Revolutionary War tree on or about the 7th May inst. when I inquired of Wm Fleming Lawyer of Coveland, who is not at all related - who gave me the facts, and upon his statement, I wrote and gave the foregoing letter from Carr Fleming, Wm K Martin

of my Grand Father Mr Fleming & Brother to John Fleming died in Virginia shortly after his brother John -
I expect to go to Richmond in a short time and I will call to see you while there, and any information in my possession you shall have.
Yours Respectfully Carr Fleming
Mr John K Martin Richmond

101 Brief
Brief in the case of Elizabeth Vidwe of John Fleming.
Read carefully Declaration & Evidence in paper marked A
I Claim That paper marked "B" is one and the same person, to wit: John Fleming. The identical husband of Elizabeth the Claimant, and as other reference will have to be made to these papers I will mark them thus B. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Next are the papers marked C. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 These are important as I conceive, and I wish them all to be read carefully. That in addition to what these papers set forth, I claim that the identical Lindsey Arnold referred to in paper C. 1 and C. 2, was pensioned under act 1878, Ala. Rolls. That he married Elizabeth Davis of Lowndes County on 17 Nov' 85. That the widow Davis was also pensioned act 1838, and that Elizabeth Fleming was at that wedding as her Evidence will show in the case. I claim further that "Wm General" referred to in paper C. 1. and C. 3, is the identical person, pensioned under act 1878, Georgia Rolls.

With an Endorsation Thereon
Brief 2
The paper, Marked D. 1 + 2 will be read, with paper Marked, B. 1. The paper Marked, C. 4, will also be read with paper Marked, B. 1.
I think that the foregoing paper if read in the order stated, that the Examinee can come to no other conclusion than that the case of Mrs Fleming is made out beyond a question or doubt, and with regard to paper Marked B. 1. found the day before on which it is dated by the Auditor, makes the case in my judgment beyond doubt, and that so far, as the paper Marked C. 1, is concerned. The most of these questions were answered by Mrs Fleming - not under oath as now. about 9 months ago.
Wm K Martin

Elizabeth Fleming widow of John Rev. Pension Act 7 July 1838.
Addl. Evidence
(Dodge)
Filed by John T. Martin Richmond

Richmond Va
Sir,
May 25 th 1858.
Your letter of the 17 th inst in reference to the case of Elizabeth Fleming widow of John under act July 1838, has been received, and in reply I think have to inform you that I have done the best I know how to satisfy you upon the points you have raised in the case. First: for Similes of the signature of John Fleming and his occupation prior to 1781.
As to the first point raised by you, I will enclose to be filed with this letter, information respecting the signature of John Fleming, with an explanation to each signature and date of same far beyond what you required. These several signatures of John Fleming with the dates, I think I am perfectly willing shall be tested by the most skillful artist.
With regard to the other proposition that is, the occupation of John Fleming prior to 1781, I have not made out the case as well as I would like to have done, yet in order to supply that vacancy as Fleming is represented to have been a "Sailor" in 1781 when he enlisted from Louisa, I have had a careful examination of our "Navy Papers," and now send you certain certified copies from the same, with assurance on my part, that I have given the name of John Fleming as you will see three different times, and that these are all in which I find his name of record in the papers of the Navy Board.

In justice to myself, and in order that the Department may have all the light on the subject, which I am perfectly willing to accord to them, I will say that upon the reception of the letter of Carr Fleming by herewith enclosed I went to Louisa to see Robert Fleming who is the youngest brother of John Fleming who was born about the year 1786 about the time that John was married? and found him too young to answer the question about his brother's prints 1781, while Robert stated that he had heard his brother often speak of his service in the Revolutionary War, and that to often, that he himself had no personal knowledge of the fact - I then went to see Mrs. Elizabeth Spicer the sister of John Fleming who is the seventh child of her parents Mr and Mrs Fleming and who was about 11 years old in 1781 and found her to be quite an intelligent old lady, yet she could not tell me how it was that John was represented to be a "Sailor" in 1781. She told me of many incidents with reference to her brother's service in the Revolutionary War all going to show his service and some facts and some facts going to show me that when her brother must of necessity have been in the war at a very early period. For instance that her father Mr Fleming was in service, came home, and got his son John to go in his place before he could be forced to go, you will recollect that John is represented to be 23 years old in 1781.
From the enquiry I have made, I do not believe that a proper affidavit can be got at this late period to show the occupation of John Fleming before 1781, that his father William Fleming had a small farm before the war on which I presume they both lived.

I have been to Louisa Ct. and made a thorough search of the records. told Mr Hunter the clerk of court my business as I did to many others in that way in the adjoining counties of Goochland & Hanover, and I am now prepared to make the bold assertion that but one John Fleming lived in Louisa Old enough to have been in the Revolutionary war, and That man John Fleming who is represented to have gone in the service in 1781 is dead leaving Elizabeth his widow who is now representing him for the purpose of obtaining a pension.
I will ask that the papers now sent be carefully had in connection with those already on file, and after doing so, the same be reported to,
Very Respectfully George C. Whiting Esq.      Yours obedt servt Commr of Pensions      John R. Martin Washington City
P.S. I send also a Declaration for Bount & Land under act 1855

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their Accounts and received Certificates for the balance of their full pay, according to An Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (See Hening's Statutes at Large, Vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 21 st day of August 1781 in the name of Lindsay Arnold as Sole heir and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £23. 6. 2 delivered to himself but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this Office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand, at the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, Richmond, Virginia, this 9 th day of April 1858
{ NO SEAL } OFFICE.
J. M. Bennett
Auditor of Public Accounts.

C Certificates of Secy of State, Auditor & Reg. Richmond, Va, as to Rev. service of Lindsey Arnold, companion in arms of John Fleming, husband of Elizabeth.
C. 2 Wm
J. S. Gallagher for G. W. Stephens Washington D. C.

I do certify that Lindsey Arnold Enlisted for the war in 1 st Reg t L. Dragoons & that has faithfully serv'd to the end of the war. As witness my hand.
Wm. Barret Capt. Baylor's Dragoons April 15 th '84.
Executive Department Richmond V a March 30 th 1858.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a paper on file in this department.
P. F. Howard Asst d Secy Com te
This copy Delivered 9 th April 1858 George W. Munford Secy of the Com te

Council Chamber 17 th April 1781 I do certify that Lindsey Arnold is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a private of the Continental line who enlisted for the war and has served to the end thereof.
Thomas Mavilker
Benjamin Harrison
No. 2953. A Warrant for 200 acres issued to Edward Valentine a citizen of Lindsey Arnold 17 th April 1781.
Richmond April 9 th 1858.
I certify that the foregoing is a Copy from the Records of the Virginia Land Office.
S. M. Parker
Reg. L. Office

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their Accounts and received Certificates for the balance of their full pay, according to An Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (See Hening's Statutes at Large, Vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 30 th day of April 1785 in the name of John Franklin as Sol d Co. and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £ 22 10 delivered to Wm Reynold but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this Office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand, at the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, Richmond, Virginia, this 6 th day of May 1858
{ NO SEAL }
E. L. Hewitt Auditor of Public Accounts.

9/16
Note
Upon an Examination of the Books at Richmond of Disposition of the Continental & State Lines - also of the Books in reference to Land Warrants, I find but one "Wm Franklin"
Wm C Martin

It appears from the size Roll of 2 nd Troop that Jno Franklin enlisted for the war Apr '81 in 3 Reg t LD & Con y untill the meeting May '83.
Genuine A. Crump Com.
W m Barret for Capt. Baylor's Dragoons Apr 28. '85.
For value rec. d I do assign to Edw. d Valentine the full ball. of my pay and bounty of land that is due me for service as a soldier for the war, witness my hand this 5. th day of Dec. 85
Test Jacob Dock Mat h Newlin mark
Jno his Franklin mark.
For value rec. d I do assign my right of the pay & land that is due Jno his Franklin to W m Reynolds Mar 31. '85
Test
D. Valentine
Edw. d Valentine
(A Copy, W m Lyne.)
Executive Department Richmond Va. May 4. 1858.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a paper on file in this department. George W. Munford Secy of the Com. d Off ce

Council Chambers June 9. 1785. William Reynolds a nephew of John Franklin is intitled to the proportion of land allowed a private of the Continental line who enlisted for the war Thos. Meriwether.
P. Henry.
A Warrant issued for 200 acres to William Reynolds the 21 st June 1785. no. 3901.
Richmond May 8 th 1858. I certify that the foregoing is a Copy from the Records of the Virginia Land Office.
S. H. Parker, Reg. S. Office

Nov 5 to 7 Dec 1982 -
1-18-82 to Oct 18 1982
Dec. 1982
Oct. 1982
1 Apr 1982 to Oct 18 1982
at apt. 6 vars man
17 Apr 1981 - 18 Nov 1982
at apt. 6 vars man
Cal Poly from 1 st Sept 81 to 1 st Sept 82 then from 1 st Sept 82 to 1 st Sept 83 - then again, was an intern Maj. Finley, who was there for about 2 weeks. I was there for about 1 year or more. I left in Sept 82. I then went to the U.S. I am inclined to the opinion that the person on the Discaf list was the vars man. He was there from 17 th Sept 81, to 17 th Oct 82, 1 yr & 1 mo. & then was in as a vars man.

John Fleming - War Man
300 Co - Vt Detach Emery Mj Same Dirley for 1 Dec 82 & 1h - 1 May 1783 - Capt. May Mj also put 5th 1 Dec 82
Capt. P. Co. 1st Reg. 9 P. 1st 18 th to 10th 1782 16 Oct 1782 p. 2. 1. 6. m. 2. 8. 1/2

Elizabeth Fleming wid: John.
Pa.
Pris:
Admit for $80. per An., under the Act of 7 th July, 1838 & priv: Acts. Pen: to Com: 4 th March, 1836, deducting two years from 4 th March 41 to 4 th March 43.
Notice in the Statutory and Philadelphia Agency
Cert: to John R. Martin Esq. Present,

Washington City
Sept 1 st 1858.
Sir
On the 25 th of May last, I filed certain additional evidence in the case of Elizabeth, widow of John Fleming for a Pension. In order to show further identity I now enclose you certified copies of four deeds to certain property in the County of Louisa, Virginia, by which it will be seen that William Fleming, who was the father of John, purchased a tract of land in the year 1775 of William Harris, and by the then existing Laws of Virginia, (Primogeniture Laws) on the death of the father the eldest son inherited the property. That John Fleming who was the eldest son of his father, and after the death of his father, had this identical property as will be shown by the said deeds.
I have been to the County of Louisa twice since the first papers in the case were filed, in different parts of the County, in the immediate neighborhood where this property is located. I have spoken to many old persons in reference to the services of John Fleming in the Rev. War, among others Mrs Sally Seay, a pensioner, and

a near high born of John Fleming's farm above the year 1778, and I have been unable to find any other John Fleming in that county old enough to have been in the Rev' War. Nor do I believe, after the investigation I have made - and the enquiry I have made, that there ever was living in the county of Union any other John Fleming in the Rev' War, than the one who married Elizabeth Harris, the widow of whom, was living a few days ago, and who is now an applicant for a Pension.
I would like for you to notice these deeds in connection with the papers already filed, and by so doing oblige
Very Respectfully
Your Wm
John K Martin
Genl O'Whitie Esq Comm'r of Pensions.

Upon an Examination of the Books at Richmond of Depreciation part of the Continental & State Lines. also of the Books in reference to Land Warrants, I find but one "Ephra Fielding."
John C. Martin

N o 12,056. To the Geographer of the United States, or to the Surveyors appointed by him to survey the Military Lands.
You are hereby required to survey for Francis Walker, assignee of Eppa Fielding a Soldier during the late war in the Virginia line One hundred acres of Land in any of the Districts appropriated for satisfying the Bounties of Land due to the late Army of the United States, & return this warrant to the Board of Treasury, agreeably to the Act of Congress of the ninth day of July 1788.
Given at the War Office this third day of April one Thousand seven hundred & ninety four.
Registered Jn o Stagg Jr. Chf Clk
H. NOX Secy of War.
A Copy Attest A Blair C.C.
Executive Department
Richmond V a May 4. 1858.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a paper on file in this department.
George W. Munford Secy of the Com te of War.

Ephra Fielding is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a private of the Continental line for the war. Council Chamber Samuel Coleman
April 19 th 1799
James Wood.
Richmond May 5 th 1858. I certify that the foregoing is a copy of a paper on file in the Virginia Land Office. And I further certify that it appears by an assignment on file in this Office that Ephra Fielding assigned his interest in the above claim to James Taylor to whom a Warrant no. 4888 for 200 acres issued on the 19 th April 1799.
J. N. Parker
Reg. L. Office

This Land belongs to Eppa Fielding his heirs. For Walker Test March 17, 1799 Chas Everett
For whereas I do assign the within Warrant to James Taylor his heirs & assigns as mine own hand & seal this 18th March 1799 Eppa Fielding (L)
Test Chas Everett I assign the within to George Fielding Test James Taylor Edward R. Field
Pat. No. 10000 No 26. for land offic. Virginia Military District 1805 "Cavalry Army" Land Warrants
John Martin

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their Accounts and received Certificates for the balance of their full pay, according to An Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (See Hening's Statutes at Large, Vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 21 st day of May 1781, in the name of Eppy Fielding as Col. Inf. and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £19,164 8 delivered to Col. Gaskins but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this Office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand, at the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, Richmond, Virginia, this 6 th day of May 1858
D. L. Hewitt Auditor of Public Accounts.

Certificate of Service of State of Auditor Richmond, Virg., as to Rev. service of John Gunnell, companion in arms with John Fleming.
66
McM
J. S. Gallagher for G. W. Stephens, Washington, D.C.

John Gunnell is intitled to the proportion of land allowed a private of the Continental line who enlisted for, and served to the end of the war.
Council Chamber
17 December 1784
P. Henry
Thomas Meriwether
No. 3966 Warrant of 200 acres issued to John Gunnell 26 th August 1785.
Richmond April 9 th 1858.
I certify that the foregoing is a Copy from the Records of the Virginia Land Office,
J. H. Parker, Reg. L. Office

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their Accounts and received Certificates for the balance of their full pay, according to An Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (See Hening's Statutes at Large, Vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 19 th day of Novem r 1781, in the name of John Gurnell as Sol d loan and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £ 75, 9, 5 delivered to E. King but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this Office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand, at the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, Richmond, Virginia, this 9 th day of April 1858
Wm Bunn Auditor of Public Accounts.

I do certify that Jn o Gunnell of 3 Troop en- listed for the war May 20 th '80 in Baylor's Dragoons & is intitled to the Bounty Land.
W m Barret, fly Capt Baylor's Dragoons Dec. 16. '84.
Executive Department Richmond April 9 th 1858.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a paper on file in this department. George W. Munford Secy of the Com te .

Certificate of Sec y of State, Richmond Va. as to service of William Gannett, companion in arms of John Fleming, War Rev n
6.3.
1/6/92
Jno. S. Gallagher for G. W. Stephens Washington, D.C.

Certificate of Secy of State  Adm. & Reg. Richmond Va. as to service of William Gunnell, complain in arms of John Fleming, War Rev-
6.3.
1/6 m
Jno. S. Gallagher for G. W. Stephens Washington, D.C.

I do certify William Gunnell enlisted for the war July 1781 & served faithfully until 10 th May 1783
William Barret fly Capt. Baylor's Dragoons Aug t 30. 1784
Sir Please to give Lindsay Arnold my Land Warrant and this shall be your Receipt for so Doing and it shall be good against Me and all others in My name given under My hand this 14 Day of October 1784
witness
William his + Gunnell marks
William Arnold his Samuel + Harris marks
to Col. Meriwether, Land Office
Executive Department Richmond Va March 30 th 1858.
I hereby certify that the foregoing are true copies of papers on file in this department. P. F. Howard Ap t Secy Com te .
This copy delivered 9 th April 1858 George W. Munford Secy of the Com te .

Council Chamber Oct. 20 th 1784.
I do certify that Lindsey Arnold a fugitive of William Gunnell is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a private of the Continental line, who enlisted for the war.
Benjamin Harrison
Tho s Meriwether
no. 3486. A Warrant for 200 acres issued to Lindsey Arnold Oct. 26 th 1784.
Richmond April 9 th 1858.
I certify that the foregoing is a Copy from the Records of the Virginia Land Office.
S. M. Parker
Reg. L. Office

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their Accounts and received Certificates for the balance of their full pay, according to An Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (See Hening's Statutes at Large, Vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 30 th day of August 1784 in the name of William Ginnel as Sole Executor and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £141/14/8 delivered to Mrs Arnold, but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this Office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand, at the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, Richmond, Virginia, this 9 th day of April 1858
J. M. Buncle Auditor of Public Accounts.

5" Certificate of Register of Land Office, Richmond, Virginia, showing issue of Land Warrant for 200 acres to John Fleming.
B. 3. Ms 92
J. S. Gallagher, for Geo. W. Stephens, Washington, D. C.

Council Chamber.
November 22 d 1784 —
I do certify that John Fleming is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a private of the Continental line, who served to the end of the War. Benjamin Harrison. Thos Meriwether.
No. 3,543. A Warrant for 200 acres issued to John Fleming Nov r 27 th 1784 —
Virginia Land Office.
Richmond, March 19 th 1858.
I certify that the foregoing is a copy from the records of this Office —
J. H. Parker, Reg. L. Office

Richmond Va June 15 th 1858
Sir
I will call your attention to the promise you made me when in Washington, June. That you would in the adjournment of Congress take up the case of Elizabeth Widows of Wm Fleming an applicant for a Pension under act 7 th July 1838. You will find on the 25 th May 1858 I sent you additional evidence in the case which was in reply to your letter of the 17 th May.
I am reminded by the friends of Mrs Fleming that she is very old and is getting very weak and urging me to push the case as much as I can, and as I have said to you, and to Mr Dodge who examined the case in May last. That if there be any paper filed in the case which wants explanation, I will go to Washington and endeavor to explain the same. and I think from the length of time I had that case under consideration I know every point in the case and it is one in my judgement as meritorious as any since under the law.
With the hope that you will at your earliest convenience take up the case and give it a thorough and an critical examination. I am Sir, very Respectfully
George C Whiting Secy Comm ee of Pensions Washington DC
Yours Wt Smith John K Martin
Please send me a form that the Department will require of the widows to have their pensions renewed from 1 st June Act 3 Febry 1853.

Washington, 11 May 1858
The Commissioner of Pensions will please allow Mr. John K. Martin, of Richmond, (who is familiar with the case and furnished much of the proof) to have access to the papers in the case of Elizabeth Fleming, widow of John Fleming, for a Pension. And to such other papers as may be necessary in examining the case.
Respectfully
J. S. Gallaher
for G. W. Stephens
G. C. Whiting, Esq.
7 Aug 1858

Certificate of Auditor at Richmond, Va, as to payment to John Fleming, Rev. Soldier.
B. 4 9/29/72
Jno. S. Gallagher for G. W. Stephens, Washington, D.C.

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their Accounts and received Certificates for the balance of their full pay, according to An Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (See Hening's Statutes at Large, Vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 23 rd day of August 1783 in the name of John Fleming as Sol d _____ and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £18. 10. 4. _____ delivered to himself but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this Office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated
Given under my hand, at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 19 th day of March 1858

4 th Certificate of Gen. Sinclair, showing service of John Fleming from 21 March 1781 to 23 August 1783, & continued on furlough to end of war, Nov. 1783.
B.2. J.R.M.
Jno S. Gallagher for G. W. Stephens, Washington, D.C.

These are to certify that the bearer hereof John Fleming soldier in the first Virginia regiment having faithfully served the United States from the 21 st of March 1781, and being enlisted for the war, is hereby discharged from the American Army.
Given at the War Office 23 d Aug t 1783.
By order of the Secretary at War
B. Lincoln
Jo t Carleton Sec y
Registered in the books of reg t
Rob t Breckenridge Lt.
Copy
& adj t 1 st Virg t reg t
Teste J. Proctor
I assign over my right to the within discharge unto Christopher Doure
John Fleming
War Office 23 Aug t 1783
The within certificate shall not avail the bearer of this discharge until the ratification of a definitive treaty of peace; previous to which time and until proclamation thereof shall be made he is to be considered as being on furlough.
copy
B. Lincoln
John Fleming has received two months pay in Specie for Feb. & Mar. 1783
Executive Department Richmond Sept. 24 th 1857
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a paper on file in this Department.
George W. Munford Secy of the Com tee

Letter from Jno. S. Gallagher, transmitting Add d Evidence in behalf of The claim of Elizabeth Fleming, widow of John Fleming, for Rev. Pension.
Jno. S. Gallagher Washington, D.C.

Washington, 20 April, 1858
Sir,
I herewith transmit a Supplementary Declaration of Mrs Elizabeth Fleming, widow of John Fleming, deceased, proving the companionship of her husband in the War of the Revolution with Lindsey Arnold, W m Arnold, S m H s , J. D. Gunnell, and W m Gunnell, some of whom were Pensioners - and certificates as to their service for periods corresponding with the term of John Fleming.
I cannot see how a doubt even can remain now as to the identity of the John Fleming who received a Warrant for 200 acres of land with the John Fleming whom Elizabeth claims to have been her husband. I think I shall be able to find, in the Pension Papers of some of the parties above named, a reference to John Fleming.
Very respectfully Yours, Jno. S. Gallagher
Geo. C. Whiting Esq

Jonathan M. Bennett Auditor of Public accounts of Virginia hereby certify that it appears from the records of this office that on the property books of the Commissioner of the revenue for the County of Louisa in each of the years 1786, 87, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 1800, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19 inclusive is found the name of John Fleming and that no other person of that name is found either on the property or land books, for the year aforesaid, or either of them. —
I further certify that the name of John Fleming is found for the first time on the land books of the Commissioner of the revenue for the County aforesaid for the first time in 1824 and in said year he is charged with 100 acres described to lie adj. Mr. D. Davis and continues to be charged as aforesaid in each of the years up to the year 1832 inclusive that the name of John Fleming is found on the property book of the Commissioner of the revenue for the County aforesaid in the year 1820 that the name of John W. Fleming is found on the property books of the Commissioner of the revenue for the County aforesaid for the year 1820 that the name of John S. Fleming is found on the land books of the Commissioner of the revenue for the

County aforesaid in the year 1821 in which last mentioned year he is charged with 160 acres of land and is also found on the property books of said County in the year last aforesaid and in each of the years 1821, 22, 23, 24 & 25 - That in each of the years 1833 & 1834 the said John S. Fleming is charged on the land books of the Commissioners of the revenue for the County aforesaid with 269 acres of land. I further certify that in the year 1835 these several names fail to appear on the Commissioners books for the County aforesaid.
I further certify that the land and property books of the Commissioners of the revenue for the said County of Louisa from the year 1821 to 1835 inclusive after a careful search furnish no other facts in relation to the name of Fleming the christian name being John than those embraced in the foregoing certificate given under my hand at the Auditor's Office in the City of Richmond on the 13 th day of September 1858.
M. Bunnell

Note. John Fleming referred to by Auditor Bennett from 1786 to 1814
John Fleming Sen " " " " " in 1820
John Fleming Sen " " " " " from 1824 to 1834
is the son of William Fleming of Louisa County, and died in said County, leaving a widow by the name of Elizabeth Fleming the applicant for a Revolutionary Pension. The said widow was living on the 12 th Sept 1858, with her daughter Maria E Fleming, in Xanana County, about 7 or 8 miles from "Gorhalls Tavern". The John Fleming and John Fleming Sen being one and the same persons.
again John S r Fleming referred to by Auditor Bennett in 1820 is I think the son of John Fleming & John Fleming Sen. The son John Fleming or John S r Fleming as he is reported on commissioner books died in Louisa County as I learn from Elizabeth the widow of old John, and the mother of young John Fleming when he was about 22 years of age. of John Fleming was the fifth  sixth child of his parents and his age in 1820 could be nearly ascertained by the age of his brother William Fleming, who was then living  then living & now dead, and who got for his services in the War of 1812 160 a.c. now warrant No 10.895.
Lastly, John S Fleming referred to by Auditor Bennett in 1821 and from 1821 to 1825 & 1833 & 1834 is the son of George Fleming of Louisa County who died about 1830 leaving a handsome estate 1269 acres of land & other property. This John S Fleming was a distinguished lawyer and died about a month ago in Goochland County. He was Quarter Master Sergeant in the War of 1812 under Lt Col W m Gray 7 th High Virginia M t for his name, see "Payrolls" in Pension Office of Virginia Militia published by Virginia on page 325. He got a land warrant. I believe but I do not know the number. He knew intimately this John S Fleming and I should think he was about 68 to 70 years old when he died. If he got a warrant, his description will show his age.
By referring to the pension file you will find that John Fleming is put on the commissioner books about the time he was married and so continued till he died. The fact that he remained on the commissioner book down to 1834 is explained by the deeds of 10 1/2 acres filed with this certificate. I think from the information I have, that John Fleming died in 1830 or 1831
John A Martin ATTN

Certificate of birth of State, Ind. & Reg- Richmond, Va., as to Rev. service of Wm Fleming, father of John Fleming.
C. S. McM
J. B. Gallagher for G. W. Stephens Washington D. C.

I certify that William Flemming was in in Col Charles Harrison's Regiment of Artillery during the war, in Dec 1776 and has continued in the Regiment till this 22 d August 1783.
Turn off Cont.
Samuel Coleman Jr 1 st Reg t Cont l Art y
Executive Department Richmond V a March 30 th 1858.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a paper on file in this department.
P. F. Howard Ap d Secy Com te
This copy delivered 9 th Ap d 1858 George W. Munford Secy of the Com te

Council Chamber, Augt. 22 d 1783.
I do certify that William Fleming is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a Corporal of Continental line, who enlisted for the war and has served three years.
Benjamin Harrison
No. 1650 Thos. Meriwether A Warrant for $100 acres issued to W m Fleming Augt. 23 d 1783.
Richmond April 9 th 1858. I certify that the foregoing is a copy from the Records of the Virginia Land Office. S. H. Parker, Reg. L. Office

This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their Accounts and received Certificates for the balance of their full pay, according to An Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (See Hening's Statutes at Large, Vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 23 rd day of August 1783 in the name of William Fleming as So d Party _____ and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £127/4/5 _____ delivered to Myself but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this Office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand, at the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, Richmond, Virginia, this 9 th day of April 1858
Wm Burrett Auditor of Public Accounts.

Navy Board Journals July 1776 To March 1777
Page 309 - Tuesday 4 th November 1777
Present Mr Hutchings. Mr Frairs and Mr Archer
Ordered that the transfer of the public store deliver to Captain Philip Chanculayn for the use of the people on board of the Hero Gallery the following articles viz. to John Bartly man a jacket or as much cloth as will make one, two pair of Stockings seven and half yards Linen and one pair shoes. To Christopher Morris, Michael Jennings, William Tarpley, Thomas Tarpley each the same articles to Mr Salkie one jacket or as much cloth as will make one, two pair of Stockings seven half yards coarse Linen one pair of shoes and as much coarse cloth as will make a pair breeches. To John McCondy, Timothy Rough, Rowland Lewis, Charles Hoey, John William, John Gurlen Merideth William, Charles McIntire, Mr Walker, John Bafford Mr Jackson, John Read, Joseph Brown, Michael Heane, Mr Fleming, Mr Mason, William Cornelius, James Nichols, Richard Nichols, Thomas Purcey, James Webb, Nathan Nichols, Archibald Sprigs, Mr Hill, Zedick Davis, Mr Taproe, Earl Dockett, Negro Pluto, Jack, Bachus, Boston, Hill, and George each the same articles, and to Philip Chanculayn three yards and half yards blue and white cloth and Twenty Blankets on his paying for the same.
Adjourned till tomorrow morning ten o'clock
(Signed) Mr Hutchings 1 com P.T.

Same Book
Page 353. Friday the 13 th day of February 1778:
Present. Mr Whiting. Mr Hutchings Mr Archer, and Mr Lewis.
Ordered That the Keeper of the public Store deliver to Lieutenant Stratton, for the use of the people on board the Hero Galley, the following articles viz: to Michael Jennings M c Jackson, Richard Nichols, William Grander, Elmer Doggett, Nathan Spriggs, William Robart, M c Fleming, John Davis, James Nichols, Charles Backus, Joseph Brown, Charles McIntire, Isaac and Michael Hart, two shirts each and a pair of shoes each to the said Mr Robart and Charles a pair of stockings each, to Charles Hoey one shirt, and one pair of shoes, to James West one pair of shoes, to M c Hill one shirt and one pair of shoes to Thomas Purdie one shirt and one p o shoes to Daniel Nichols one pair of shoes and to M c Sallie the same, on his paying for the same.
Adjourned till tomorrow morning ten o'clock (Signed) Tho Whiting first Comr.
I Jonathan W. Bennett, Auditor of Public accounts of Virginia, hereby certify that the foregoing extracts are true copies from the "Navy Board Journal July 1776 to March 1779" filed in this office and copied from pages 309 & 353 of said Journal. Given under my hand at the Auditor's office in the city of Richmond the 25 th May 1858.
J. W. Bennett

Papers concerning the State Stamp Act. Execution Department In back part of B vts. against each name stands thus:   Days  Rem    60  3.3   
A Return of Spirit for the Ship Temper Dec 7 th 79
  Ciley Saunders William Hunt Ben m George Christ James   Michael James Saml. Peter John Fodrow Isa d Marlow   William Steele John Hunt Thos Aschew William Tumblers   John M c Michael Geo Pea Wm Jones Solo Paulin   John Wilson Saml George John Boyd James. Negro   Richard Mitchell Geo Selary Redham Edwards Melvin Rogers   Churchell Gordon Isa d Moore James Wood Isaac Lattimer   Thos Landrum Joseph Pope Wm Smith William Miller   William Wood Elmer Doggett John Elliott James Webb   George Gray Isaac Nichol John Dyke Ambros Thompson   Ind Robins Geo Negro William Damron Presley Beale   Timothy Love Isaac Charles John Hammett   Rich Christian Tarpley Webb Baker Angel Ciley Saunders C.T.   Richard Gray Michael Taylor John O'Daniel   John Nicholson Rich d Dickinson Richard Scott Isa d Jones   Dan d Deane Wm Gacero Isa d Trace Wm Delleum   Isaac Spriggs Hezekiah Dickinson William Kent Geo Lyne   Saml. Honchings Robert Doty Isaac Emanuel   John Fleming Isaac Lebaron John Longinit   Thos Brown John Dowling Hugh Brien   Thos Damm Presley Garner Isa d Mitchell   Gabrie Fortune John Lowe John Lane   Andrew Bender Robert Jones Frank Thomas   Simon Creek John Stubbs John Carroll   Wm Robert Isaac Long   John Cannady William Atchison 
Rec d 8 Dec r 1779 of Wm A/c 1779 int d the above three hundred & fifty six 1/4 Gall ons for the use of the ship Temper d 326 1/4 Ciley Saunders

I Jonathan M. Bennett, Auditor of Public accounts of Virginia, hereby certify that the foregoing extracts commencing with the words "Papers concerning the State Navy" and ending with the words "Percy Saunders" are true copies from a book filed in this office designated "Papers concerning the State Navy Vol. 1. Executive Department." Given under my hand at the Auditor's office in the city of Richmond on the 25 th day of May 1858.
J. M. Bennett

O. W. AND N. DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Searched by _____
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier _____
Service _____
Additional service _____
Remarks _____
_____ Chief of Division.

72 84 Jno Fleming
Jan'y 13. 1858 - 88 Hanover Co Va
Mar 21. 81 Louisa Co. Va. Capt Moss Col Parry
Fort to Gen 23. 83
No Data
Mer. Elizabeth Harris 2 or 3 yrs after his service in - 1786 He died - 1828 aged 67 or 68 -

Waldron, Ark., January 7 1938
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
I respectfully request such military, rather Naval, record and family data concerning the following soldiers on Virginia State Library List of Revolutionary soldiers:
1. John C. Lemon, of Navy War 2, 8, 46, IP D 120, D 126, D. 146. Pen. War 4, 48, 2. John Fleming, (N) H.D. Oct. 1792, 28, 59; HD 1833-34 Doc. 33, 12 N. 8, 10, 15.
It is my belief that these are the same, and identical with Leming.
In Smith County, Tenn, (formerly N.C.) is record of John C. Lemming. And War Department record of one John C. Lemming, 2nd Tenn. Col. Truesdale, Capt. Russell, Seminole War 1836-37 from Smith County, left sick on board transport at New Orleans Jan 10, 1837 as muster roll shows John C. Lenning. Apparently he recovered because late in 1837 he signed a petition in Smith County to change boundary.
Very respectfully,
Sam K Leming Sam K. Leming
World War Veteran

January 14, 1938.
Mr. Sam K. Leming Waldron Arkansas.
BA-J/ILL John Fleming W. 7284
Dear Sir;
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of John C. Lemon and John Fleming, whose records you cite as found in the Virginia State Library List, whose surnames you believe to be identical with Leming.
Not all the citations contained in your letter in regard to the above named soldiers pertain to the pension records of this office. There is no claim for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a John C. Lemon, Leming, or Fleming, variously spelled. The record of John Fleming of Virginia is furnished you herewith as found in pension claim, W. 7284, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Fleming, Michael GRADE Private LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 7132 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED May 19, 1791 to John Sapken, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.